INSCRIBES Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

inscribes

verb

present tense third-person singular of inscribe

as in etches

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 enrolls

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 enters

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 inscribes The current inscribes some victims’ skin with mysterious scarlike patterns called Lichtenberg figures, which resemble the limbs of a barren tree—or the branching structure of lightning itself. — Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026

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Nothing etches itself in your heart quite like the memory of watching a pack of energetic African wild dogs frolicking, a lioness and her cubs dozing on the Kalahari with your own kids tucked in close.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 June 2026
Kirby beautifully etches these notions into Miss Black America.

— Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025

Definition of etches

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Undrea Polite, a Brooklyn paraprofessional of three decades from School District 75, which enrolls students with the most significant disabilities, added the bill was necessary to recruit and retain qualified staff.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 16 July 2026
For example, someone who enrolls $10,000 worth of debt could owe up to $2,500 in fees at the end.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 July 2026

Definition of enrolls

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Phil Mafah enters his second season fully healthy and with the momentum of a strong offseason in the eyes of his coaches.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Mack’s appointment represents the latest addition to the accomplished executive leadership team assembled by Vazquez as BKB enters its next phase of global growth.

— James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of enters

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Malcolm Arnold’s 2,000-square-foot business, Apple Core Electronics, on Flushing Avenue in Bushwick makes exterior intercom panels, sets their wiring, punches buttons and engraves addresses.

— New York Times, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The company also engraves the names of the two teams, the final score, the location of the game and its date on the trophy base.

— Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 6 Feb. 2026

Definition of engraves

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The company lists acquisition benefits including expanding chemical capabilities, strengthening purification solutions and broadening lower-carbon energy pathways.

— Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
The website lists a maximum capacity of 232 vehicle reservations and 50 pedestrian/bicycle reservations per day.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026

Definition of lists

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What the 2023 Sleep Study Found The research by Haibin Li and Frank Qian analyzed data from the National Health Interview Survey (1997-2018), linked to National Death Index records through December 31, 2019.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
But now, a study published in Ecology and Evolution records the predation of frogs by a family of harvestmen (Opiliones), suggesting that such ecological interactions may be more widespread than previously thought.

— Jay Kakade July 13, New Atlas, 14 July 2026

Definition of records

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The curfew carves out a number of exemptions such as religious events, parental approval, protected free-speech activities and work.

— Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 9 July 2026
Between flights and investor meetings, the executive carves out time to explain economic swings, market volatility, and tech trends, all while touting Blackstone’s global reach.

— Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 5 July 2026

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