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Recent Examples of inset
Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
Constructed with both comfort and warmth in mind, the dual elastic gore insets help to provide an ultra-secure fit and feel.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
Robert Annis, Outside Online, 21 Mar. 2025
They can also be inset should the conflict drift into a different room or nearby area.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Google's edge-to-edge migration guide advises web developers to utilize safe area insets, which will ensure that UI elements will not render directly behind the navigation bar.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
Constructed with both comfort and warmth in mind, the dual elastic gore insets help to provide an ultra-secure fit and feel.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
Across the lobby, a stone fireplace featured a sculpted image of the Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele inset in the rock.
—Robert Annis, Outside Online, 21 Mar. 2025
They can also be inset should the conflict drift into a different room or nearby area.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inset
Noun
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That has the effect of causing the star to move backward along the main sequence diagram.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 July 2025
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They could not comprehensibly be assimilated into a single diagram.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Cut a pocket into each chicken breast by inserting the tip of a chef’s knife in the thickest part of the breast and cutting a horizontal slit 3/4 of the way through the breast.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
Noun
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In the last 30 years, three teams have carried three outfielders (minimum 250 plate appearances) with a negative WAR, according to Baseball Reference.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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With Austin Wells entrenched as the Yankees’ starting catcher and Ben Rice getting some chances behind the plate, there haven’t been many opportunities for J.C. Escarra to play.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Milwaukee County is weighing cuts in support for some of its senior facilities and recreational spaces for people with disabilities.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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But when the program was cut in 1935, the funding gap offered reactionary Los Angeles politicians the opportunity to portray the migrants as a burden on already-strained resources.—
Olatunji Osho-Williams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The National Park Service runs the monument and its small visitor center, which is thorough, though nearly all graphics.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
19 July 2025
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Pros & Cons Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 is arguably one of the most exciting graphics cards in its RTX 50-series lineup.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Published on June 5, 2025 By Wendy Bowman Photo : Marcelo Lagos Photography Photo : Marcelo Lagos Photography A glossy, blond wood floor in the entry hallway is inlaid with oversized geometric medallions in shades of purple.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
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Mirroring the materials used outside, the formal living room sports inlaid marble floors, glossy wood paneling, and a wood-burning fireplace framed by coral stone.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
Noun
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The Beverly Hilton also teamed up with local artist Henry Kaye to create original illustrations and designs that honor its legacy.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The cover is an illustration of Ohtani and his dog, who is holding a baseball in his mouth.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
Verb
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During the July 25-28 road closure, crews will also install a high-friction surface treatment, which increases pavement friction even when wet weather makes the road slick, Woodrum said.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 July 2025
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Trim trees; install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and/or impact glass; seal outside wall openings.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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“Inset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inset. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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