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as in etched
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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as in enrolled
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 listed
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 inscribed
The practice began in earnest with Anders Breivik, who in 2011, motivated by White supremacy, carried out a mass killing of over 70 people in Norway, Rutland said, adding Breivik inscribed slogans on his weapons and gave them names after Norse gods like Odin and Thor.
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Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Verbatim Thurgood Marshall In a speech marking the bicentennial of the US Constitution, Marshall argued that its framers intentionally inscribed slavery into the American economy.
—JSTOR Daily, 3 Oct. 2025
It’s inscribed in neighborhoods, in land, and in the bodies that carry both trauma and joy.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Later in the podcast, the conversation turned to Tanner’s burial plot — and Shay said that the pair had gotten a joint headstone inscribed with both of their names.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The film examines how boundaries are inscribed and looks to plants as models for subverting systems of control.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
The dramatic manhunt, marked by rooftop clues and a rifle inscribed with meme-like taunts, unfolded with investigators racing to track a gunman in real time.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Cox also revealed that bullet casings uncovered as part of the investigation into Kirk’s assassination had several messages inscribed on them.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 14 Sep. 2025
The date of the Declaration of Independence is inscribed on the tablet.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Verbatim Thurgood Marshall In a speech marking the bicentennial of the US Constitution, Marshall argued that its framers intentionally inscribed slavery into the American economy.
—JSTOR Daily, 3 Oct. 2025
It’s inscribed in neighborhoods, in land, and in the bodies that carry both trauma and joy.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Later in the podcast, the conversation turned to Tanner’s burial plot — and Shay said that the pair had gotten a joint headstone inscribed with both of their names.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The film examines how boundaries are inscribed and looks to plants as models for subverting systems of control.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
The dramatic manhunt, marked by rooftop clues and a rifle inscribed with meme-like taunts, unfolded with investigators racing to track a gunman in real time.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Cox also revealed that bullet casings uncovered as part of the investigation into Kirk’s assassination had several messages inscribed on them.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 14 Sep. 2025
The date of the Declaration of Independence is inscribed on the tablet.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inscribed
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Brick can be etched or discolored by strong cleaners, and the mortar is especially susceptible to damage.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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But according to Dangbei, the cause is a Fresnel lens (one with concentric rings etched into the surface).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Tennessean requested additional records to learn how many of those students are enrolled at each school, along with more detailed demographic information on the students.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Of the total students enrolled in the accounts program, about 28,166 are attending private school, the report indicates.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and former CEO Richard Fain, for example, recently listed his 10,840-square-foot Coral Gables mansion for $42 million and signed a long-term lease at Regency Parc.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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The House Oversight Committee last month released tens of thousands of pages of records tied to Epstein’s prosecution, including a handwritten note mentioning Trump among the names listed in a birthday letter collection for Epstein.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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An ultrasonic bath lifts away the grime that collects from everyday handling, especially in textured or engraved metal.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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Freshly engraved against the varnish, the images would have had considerable visual impact.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Raducanu is entered to play the WTA 500 event in Ningbo, China, next week, but could decide to end her season before then.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Not guilty plea During the brief arraignment hearing Monday, Reichel entered a not guilty plea on behalf of his client.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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From Bocairent, carved into the rock, to Requena, with its wine tradition and underground cellars; from Ayora and its imposing castle to Chelva with the Water Route, or Chulilla and its hanging bridges , every village blends heritage with breathtaking natural landscapes.—
Visit València,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Yao, known for her razor-sharp performances and social activism, has carved a niche as both a box office draw and a producer with a conscience.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Weak shaking has been recorded and several people reported experiencing the tremor in and around the San Jose area according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Still, the 2024 numbers mark a surge compared to incidents recorded the year before, when the SPJC reported under 450 antisemitic acts.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Oct. 2025
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In a phone call with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette shortly after the petition was filed, Richardson mostly declined to comment on his own health and the recall effort.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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The controversial mogul recently filed to serve his jail time in a New Jersey facility for a few specific reasons.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Inscribed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inscribed. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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