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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 four flacons are each filled with a different liquid and inscribed with the fragrance name (Papyrus Éternel, Iris Exquis, Encens Minéral, or Labdanum Brut).
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 July 2025
Like the original, its panels are inscribed with the names of 58,261 U.S Armed Forces members who were killed or went missing during the war.
—Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
In the home and away dressing rooms hang the famous honours boards where century makers or bowlers who have taken five wickets in an innings — Bumrah has now joined the list — or 10 wickets in a match have their names inscribed.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The area is inscribed on the World Heritage List for its Basilica and archaeological remains.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 July 2025
Like the original, its panels are inscribed with the names of 58,261 U.S Armed Forces members who were killed or went missing during the war.
—Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
In the home and away dressing rooms hang the famous honours boards where century makers or bowlers who have taken five wickets in an innings — Bumrah has now joined the list — or 10 wickets in a match have their names inscribed.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The area is inscribed on the World Heritage List for its Basilica and archaeological remains.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Lozada is exceptional in the lead role, delivering lines like flames being etched in the sky.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
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Grief has etched itself too many times into their faces to remain visible.—
Alaa Alqaisi
August 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
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To get the Inner Circle Fuel Day deal, customers must enter the phone number associated with their Inner Circle account at the gas pump or inside the store at checkout before their transaction.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Rooted Wisdom, founded by herbalist and educator Dara Pressley, is entering an exciting new chapter.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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As a tribute to the spirit of collaboration at the heart of this project, a glass panel engraved with the names of over 2,000 individuals involved in the build now stands in Leviathan’s main staircase – a permanent reminder that this yacht was built by people, for people.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Flip both timepieces over to check out another homage to the naval unit; the caseback is engraved with the Aviazione Navale wing emblem, in a first for Panerai.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Trump Administration even tried to revoke Harvard’s ability to enroll any foreign students, though a court blocked that extraordinary punishment.—
Fiona Riley,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Many Native children, including a significant portion of the Code Talker cohort, were still being taken from their families and forced to enroll in boarding schools, where they were stripped of their language and other traditions.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Byers was listed under an official directory for paralegals in Maricopa County date June 3, 2025.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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If your move occurs before filing your tax return, simply list your current address on your return.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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One of the most appealing elements is the living area with two large arches, carved into a partition to create a smooth transition between the living room and kitchen.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
24 Aug. 2025
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Others are also carving out a more conciliatory tone with Trump voters.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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Officials recorded the first infestation in Berks County, Pennsylvania, in 2014.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
25 Aug. 2025
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That’s the highest age the National Association of Realtors has ever recorded.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Inscribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inscribe. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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