INSCRIBING Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

inscribing

verb

present participle of inscribe

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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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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deleting

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Recent Examples of inscribing Roupp could not recall previously inscribing that message on his cap during a game. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 June 2026 Like inscribing shell casings, communicating messages in connection with high-profile acts of violence has a long history. — Connor Greene, Time, 24 Sep. 2025

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The shop is known for its ukiyo-e, or Japanese woodblock, prints, as well as for its use of etching, aquatint, monotype, screen-printing, and digital hybrid methods.

— News Desk, Artforum, 17 Sep. 2026
In addition to etchings and pet nose art, Pratt makes complete keepsake etchings consisting of a pet portrait etching, a pet’s personal item, their paw print and other mementos.

— Yvonne Villasenor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of etching

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But the Windsors shocked the establishment by enrolling George at Thomas’s Battersea, a co-ed institution with a large campus on the south side of the Thames.

— Ashley Baker, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026
Each Madeira graduating senior who is attending college, entering the military, or enrolling in a career technical program is eligible for a $325 scholarship.

— Jennie Key, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of enrolling

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Junior quarterback Danny Strelow also rushed for 162 yards and scored two TDs for the Spartans (6-0, 4-0), who trailed 14-6 entering the fourth quarter.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Despite the ruling, some journalists from all three outlets were barred from entering the White House on Thursday morning – even as Chinese state media outlets were granted entry.

— Kevin Breuninger,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of entering

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Although Craven’s touch is missing, Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett honor his memory by mimicking his style while engraving their own slick mark.

— Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
Genesis claims that this Wing Face Micro Lens Array is an industry first and required a special laser-engraving process to execute.

— Marco Della Cava, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of engraving

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According to listing broker Revi Haviv, Hagan hosts weekly games on the full-size indoor court in a massive sports barn.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026
Asked about the most frustrating part of the job, 30 percent chose sourcing, just behind the 33 percent who chose photographing and listing items.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of listing

Verb

Cassidy then began recording his own music and launched a solo career, producing five albums while on the show.

— Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
In that span, the lefty has slugged 44 extra-base hits, including 24 home runs, while recording 17 steals in that 63-game stretch.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of recording

Verb

Three councilors appeared to agree with that assessment on Monday, voting 3-1 to approve carving QLevr LLC's project out of the moratorium requirements.

— Conor Wight, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
Get in the rhythm of carving out a few minutes for a quick sweep as part of your nightly routine to clear the floor of the day’s debris.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of carving

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