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as in to enroll
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
On Anderson Boulevard, a couple blocks off State Street in Geneva, sits a modest building inscribed with the name Enigma.
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The Preamble to the Indiana Constitution is inscribed on the smaller edges.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
For example, in Italy, arts like opera singing, pizzaiuolo (Neapolitan pizza making), and traditional violin craftsmanship in the town of Cremona were inscribed on the list in 2023, 2017, and 2012, respectively.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2025
The collection comes with hosting essentials — a serving platter, serving bowl, dinner plates, coasters, and napkins — all inscribed with tongue-in-cheek barbs the comedians helped come up with.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Dec. 2025
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The Preamble to the Indiana Constitution is inscribed on the smaller edges.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
For example, in Italy, arts like opera singing, pizzaiuolo (Neapolitan pizza making), and traditional violin craftsmanship in the town of Cremona were inscribed on the list in 2023, 2017, and 2012, respectively.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2025
The collection comes with hosting essentials — a serving platter, serving bowl, dinner plates, coasters, and napkins — all inscribed with tongue-in-cheek barbs the comedians helped come up with.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Dec. 2025
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Wang is also interested in replicating the texture and aesthetics of tree bark in jacquard, particularly samples that are etched and carved.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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So the house went searching for the kind of workshop that still treats crystal as craft, landing with a fourth-generation maker in Bohemia to hand-etch each of the 200 bottles.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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The college, the largest two-year college in the state, is reporting a total of 8,414 students enrolled for academic credit as of Tuesday, the 11th day of classes for the 2026 spring semester, according to a Tuesday news release.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Republican leaders had hoped to avoid another shutdown after last fall’s 43-day closure that revolved around Democrats’ insistence on extending federal subsidies that make health coverage more affordable for those enrolled in the Affordable Care Act marketplace.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Airbus has already indicated that its next-generation single-aisle aircraft, expected to enter service in the second half of the 2030s, could feature an open-fan engine.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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Philon, who entered the game averaging 22 points, finished with 14.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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Those that dine here regularly get their own silver napkin ring engraved with their name.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The jeans are made in El Paso from 12½ ounce Japanese denim and feature rivets with the company’s TL initials engraved on them.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Jackson was not listed on the Pulaski County jail's roster Sunday night.—
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2 Feb. 2026
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Alex Sarr’s status The Wizards are listing second-year center Alex Sarr as questionable for Sunday’s game due to right calf soreness.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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That’s the phrase carved into the base of Nowitzki’s statue.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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City staffers carved out $25,000 for additional e-bike and and traffic enforcement.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Agents detained one observer as others blew whistles, yelled at them, and recorded video on their phones.—
Yahya Abou-Ghazala,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The alumni recorded a 6-0 win in that inaugural scrimmage against the current players.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Inscribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inscribe. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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