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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 sensorial balm texture tints and polishes the lips, promising 48 hours of hydration encased in a pearl tube with LV-inscribed in gold.
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Essence, 20 Aug. 2025
With over 250,000 poles across the globe, each inscribed in multiple languages, Peace Poles serve as a silent prayer for harmony among all people.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
The spacious cabin does feature special orange accents along with sill plates and rocker trim inscribed with the geographical coordinates for Pebble Beach.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
In line with Ross’ legacy, RR22 Collection bag has an inspirational quote inscribed on the brand labels.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Although they were officially identified through DNA analysis, the names of Keating and Fitzgerald are among the nearly 3,000 names inscribed at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2025
Of those crew members, several inscribed their favorite scriptures on the raw wall and floor before stone or stucco was applied.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Attached to the Statue of Liberty is a bronze plaque inscribed with a poem familiar to many Americans.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Other details unique to the Air Jordan 10 include its outsole, which is inscribed with a list of Jordan’s on-court achievements up to that point in his career.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Essence, 20 Aug. 2025
With over 250,000 poles across the globe, each inscribed in multiple languages, Peace Poles serve as a silent prayer for harmony among all people.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
The spacious cabin does feature special orange accents along with sill plates and rocker trim inscribed with the geographical coordinates for Pebble Beach.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
In line with Ross’ legacy, RR22 Collection bag has an inspirational quote inscribed on the brand labels.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Although they were officially identified through DNA analysis, the names of Keating and Fitzgerald are among the nearly 3,000 names inscribed at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2025
Of those crew members, several inscribed their favorite scriptures on the raw wall and floor before stone or stucco was applied.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Attached to the Statue of Liberty is a bronze plaque inscribed with a poem familiar to many Americans.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Other details unique to the Air Jordan 10 include its outsole, which is inscribed with a list of Jordan’s on-court achievements up to that point in his career.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inscribed
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Since 2012, certain players and games are forever etched in the memories of those who watched.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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The fragrance comes in a black bottle with metallic gold and copper details and his signature etched across the front.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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The participants were enrolled in ANMerge, a European study to better understand biomarkers for Alzheimer’s.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
5 Sep. 2025
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The college announced in a news release Wednesday 9,017 students were enrolled for academic credit as of Tuesday, the 11th day of classes for the fall semester.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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Other items listed in the top 20 product groups responsible for injuries included exercise equipment, cans, basketballs, ladders, desks, rugs and bathtubs.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Weisman's cause of death is listed as multiple injuries from being struck by a train and the manner was ruled an accident.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Members are honored with their names engraved on a beautiful stone plaque displayed prominently on the property.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The timepiece also has the team’s logo engraved onto the stainless-steel case back and houses the brand’s 32 caliber.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
28 Aug. 2025
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Police told the outlet that three individuals entered the home through a glass door.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Alabama, of course, should take care of business against ULM, which entered this season with the nation’s longest bowl drought.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Edd Kimber, the original winner of The Great British Baking Show in 2010, has carved out a career in the food world after his victory.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Jackson carved them up in the passing game, then sapped their souls with his scrambles.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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On average over the last 30 years, Arizona recorded about 11 inches of rain a year, an inch below the long-term average.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In Washington, Reagan National Airport recorded only two-tenths of an inch of rain throughout August, Roys said.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Cousins were playing ding, dong, ditch The victim's cousin told investigators that the two were attending a family birthday party about a block away from the scene of the shooting, according to a criminal complaint filed in Harris County court.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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George Bochetto, the attorney who filed the lawsuit, also wrote a letter, arguing that the express train service cuts for the Eagles game should also be halted.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Inscribed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inscribed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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