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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
Each of the 22 pages, about the size of those in a typical hardcover book, is inscribed on both sides with easily visible black and faded-brown words written by the monks.
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Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
The president seemed to be heading toward political exile, his election claims destined to be inscribed in history as treasonous lies.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
On Anderson Boulevard, a couple blocks off State Street in Geneva, sits a modest building inscribed with the name Enigma.
—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
Paul McCartney’s name popped up again as a micro-investor who helped support the hall’s construction, and our guide pointed out the guitar pick inscribed with his name on the artistic wall of symbolic picks.
—Amy Nelson, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2025
Each fellow had a mantra to choose, and Rino inscribed these wishes, these intentions, into these vessels for people to engage with.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
The president seemed to be heading toward political exile, his election claims destined to be inscribed in history as treasonous lies.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
On Anderson Boulevard, a couple blocks off State Street in Geneva, sits a modest building inscribed with the name Enigma.
—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
Paul McCartney’s name popped up again as a micro-investor who helped support the hall’s construction, and our guide pointed out the guitar pick inscribed with his name on the artistic wall of symbolic picks.
—Amy Nelson, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2025
Each fellow had a mantra to choose, and Rino inscribed these wishes, these intentions, into these vessels for people to engage with.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inscribed
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At the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, ice artists create walk-through castles with tunnels, slides and frozen fountains etched into natural-looking formations.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Apple Card was different from a traditional credit card — with no number on the front and the users’ name etched in metal.—
Michelle Chapman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Now, more than 30 students are enrolled in the course at Rocklin High School.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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In 2023, the school was down to four students, all enrolled online.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2026
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Once news broke that Nix would miss the game and Stidham would start, the Patriots were listed as favorites in the game.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Curable violations are listed as having a $10K to $12K per violation penalty, and uncurable violations are in the range of $80K to $200K as civil penalties.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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European-style art is engraved into the balcony walls, evoking the grand aura of classical theaters from past centuries.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Just their names — Austin, Paris, Hercules, Christopher Sheels, Richmond, Giles, Oney Judge, Moll and Joe — remain engraved into a cement wall.—
Tassanee Vejpongsa,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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Those same placards remain, stating the building is not to be entered due to meth contamination.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Brodin has three goals and 12 assists in 42 games for the Wild, who entered Tuesday’s game with 65 points, second-best in the NHL behind Central Division rival Colorado.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
21 Jan. 2026
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Hidden behind the current love fest with The Rest Is History, are thousands of History podcasts that have carved out popular niches in the historical record or what is missing from that record.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Connecticut, unfortunately, has carved out its own niche in the lowest efficiency quadrant of this hierarchy.—
Lou Rinaldi,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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Weak shaking has been recorded and several residents reported experiencing the tremor in Ridgecrest and the surrounding area according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mahmoud Haqiqat, commander of the police station in Iranshahr, Iran, was assassinated in a drive-by shooting, who recorded the event and posted it online.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Inscribed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inscribed. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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