inscribe

1
as in to etch
to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface paid a jeweler to inscribe their names and wedding date on their wedding rings

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2
as in to enrol
to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant or member inscribed the couple in the society of sustaining donors to the museum

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3
as in to enter
to put (someone or something) on a list inscribed his name on the list of those to be executed

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Recent Examples of inscribe Of those crew members, several inscribed their favorite scriptures on the raw wall and floor before stone or stucco was applied. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025 The tomb, known as No. C4, contains artifacts such as alabaster vase fragments inscribed with the king’s name and sections of a religious book linked to Egyptian kings. Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025 All the while, sawn-off shotguns; love locks inscribed with names lashed to bridges, their keys slung into the river; and other reminders of modern life are topping up the Thames. Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025 Rather than use conventional watch hands, his system featured rotating discs inscribed with the minutes and hours, which were hidden beneath the watch’s main dial. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inscribe
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  • April 12 will remain etched in the memory of El Malilla, the reggaetón mexa star who brought the Sonora stage at Coachella to a thrilling close on Saturday night.
    Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Rory McIlroy is etched in golf history as a career grand slam winner.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • And that’s a parting advice from Anis to anyone looking to enter the space.
    Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Smith asked whether Netflix needs to enter a new line of business, like theme parks, to hit that target.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
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  • On Father’s Day in 2022, Jordan showed off a golf bag engraved with Sammy’s name and birthdate.
    Nasha Smith, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Bulova Pocket watch feature a case back engraved with the 150th Anniversary logo and are individually numbered.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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  • Other parent insights Clifford Davis Elementary’s poor academic performance has prompted some parents to enroll their children elsewhere, or consider doing so.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Eighty students are expected to enroll in the school and the courses last one year.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
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  • This is why Sandy is not listed in the landfall maps!
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Ahead of the match, Washington listed eleven players as unavailable, including star forward Trinity Rodman, who stepped away from team activities to address her continuing back issues.
    Asli Pelit, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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  • At other times, a pithy quotation is like a tour guide handing you a delicious insight about the canyon, cathedral, or carving you’re gazing at.
    Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Lawmakers in more than 30 states have carved out tax incentives for data center companies, arguing that without them, the data centers wouldn’t come—and that their presence is essential toward growing property and income tax revenue, and driving economic development.
    Andrew R. Chow, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
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  • On Wednesday, House member Berny Jacques attached language from the Cassel bill to an unrelated bill approved by the Senate clarifying that certain levels of radiation must be recorded before lawsuits could be brought against owners of former phosphate mines.
    Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
  • In the fifth inning, India recorded his 500th career hit against Astros starter Hayden Wesneski.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025

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“Inscribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inscribe. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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