1
as in etching
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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2
as in enrolling
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 entering
to put (someone or something) on a list
inscribed his name on the list of those to be executed
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The company is currently enrolling patients into a phase 3 clinical study of Fertilo.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025 -
Universities and colleges have historically not done well at enrolling Hispanic students, who lag behind their white peers in college attendance.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
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Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
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The singer and the NFL star, both 35, were photographed entering Del Frisco's Grille at Brookfield Place on Friday, March 14.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Benefits of listing on India’s National Stock Exchange.—
Seema Mody,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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Sellers will not have to pay any realtor commissions, or any of the extra closing costs associated with listing it.—
KC Property Group,
Kansas City Star,
2 Mar. 2025
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This season, Sellers showcased an ability to become a true playmaker at the next level, creating for her teammates and carving out space for her shot with nifty handling through the paint.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Adams’ on-base prowess is a crucial piece of Mount Carmel’s attack, carving a path in the order for the high-scoring impact of McQuillan and junior infielder Anthony Chavez who follow him.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Inscribing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inscribing. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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