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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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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
The stone was inscribed with the name of a woman buried at nine feet; her husband was coming in at seven.
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Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
These were variously inscribed with philosophical musings about life, beautiful sensations and majestic moments that, according to Angiolini, embody the essence of jewelry.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Whether inscribed on paper, Styrofoam cups, toilet paper, skin, clothing, or walls, the topics and forms of prison literature demonstrate prisoners waging an oft-silent war on the state’s sentences.
—Amir Hussain
june 6, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
The bulla was found close to where, in 2005, a similar seal inscribed with the name Yehuchal had been discovered.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
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Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
These were variously inscribed with philosophical musings about life, beautiful sensations and majestic moments that, according to Angiolini, embody the essence of jewelry.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Whether inscribed on paper, Styrofoam cups, toilet paper, skin, clothing, or walls, the topics and forms of prison literature demonstrate prisoners waging an oft-silent war on the state’s sentences.
—Amir Hussain
june 6, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
The bulla was found close to where, in 2005, a similar seal inscribed with the name Yehuchal had been discovered.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
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But Aiden Markram etched his name in lore, producing a brilliant century in the tough chase of 282 in the best ever innings by a South African in Test cricket considering the stakes.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Inditex has been etching out a clear lead on high street rival H&M, which posted weaker-than-expected fiscal first quarter revenues in March, as sales continue to soften at the Swedish fashion giant.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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To keep adult carpet beetles from entering your home altogether, consider keeping doors and windows closed, or investing in screen covers.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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Learn the telltale signs iron is entering your water from your main supply, old pipes, or a well.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2025
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The second image was a close-up of a dog wearing a collar and a tag engraved with the album title.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 June 2025
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Champions of this endeavor wanted to engrave the 1866 Act into the Constitution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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Participants can use the program to earn a high school diploma, work toward a college degree, enroll in training and certificate programs at accredited schools, or improve their English skills.—
Ryan Stowers,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Currently, roughly 1 in 5 schools enroll students among whom 75% or more are of a single race or ethnicity, according to data shared at a committee hearing on Wednesday.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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The Nintendo Switch 2 with the Mario Kart World bundle is listed as $499.99 on GameStop's website.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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Shapiro had a pilot’s license and was listed as the owner of the plane that crashed, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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Speaking of dunk contests, the No. 87 overall pick, 5-foot-7 Spud Webb, won that 1986 event and carved out a role in the NBA over a 12-year career despite his stature.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
25 June 2025
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Banda went on a walk in the area, rough terrain carved with steep cliffs and covered with thick forest, and nearly lost her life with a misstep that dropped her hundreds of feet and out of reach for days.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Strachwitz’s aim was to record Chenier singing in Creole French.—
Alicia Ault,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
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South Korean arms have been popular in recent years as defense spending surged, sending shares of the country’s defense firms to record highs.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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“Inscribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inscribe. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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