insets 1 of 2

Definition of insetsnext
plural of inset

insets

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of inset

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for insets
Noun
  • The committee’s creation is the latest call for transparency and further investigation in the aftermath of the Justice Department’s release of a trove of Epstein files, which has sent shockwaves through several industries after revelations about the late financier’s ties to prominent figures.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
  • One of China’s most influential cultural figures, Wang is not simply a celebrity endorsement but occupies a rare position at the intersection of youth identity, entertainment, and fashion authority.
    Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Catherine’s ignored handmaid, Nelly (Hong Chau), inserts herself into everyone’s drama out of pique.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Perhaps most perceptively captivating is the sweetly cunning way Marczak inserts himself into the film.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Inspired by both pre-Columbian cultures and modern scientific theories, Jensen made energetic diagrams of shapes, symbols, and numbers in loud complementary colors, using thick globs of paint; the results generate a fascinating friction.
    Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Wednesday night that will build upon its current deal, which was limited to cloud storage for city documents and programs that allow employees to create notes, diagrams, centralized landing pages and electronic signatures.
    Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • There are eight appetizers and shareable plates for $10.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • But in the off-season, O’Shea underwent foot surgery that required two plates and 11 screws to repair the damage.
    Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The Cubs tested out the ABS system this week at Sloan Park, incorporating the full graphics reveal on the video board for each challenge.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Featuring a slide, oversized graphics and places for the coat and shoes of youngsters, the glassed-in two-level play space at Brown’s restaurant will be among the largest of Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Indianapolis area.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Lower Basin states have put significant cuts to their water supplies on the table but cannot agree to a plan that lacks mandatory cuts in the Upper Basin, Arizona’s negotiator Tom Buschatzke said in a statement.
    Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The central bank, meanwhile, issued three rate cuts in the final four months of 2025 and could issue additional ones as soon as this spring.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Since the end of his playing days, Griffey has embraced photography, taking pictures from the African savanna to the Masters Tournament in Georgia.
    C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Data centers — rooms or buildings full of computer servers — have been storing cellphone pictures, emails and social media accounts for years.
    Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Monaco Parkway bridge will be closed for about three days as the city installs new girders as part of their bridge replacement project.
    Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Through the program, VFD provides and installs smoke and CO alarms free of charge for any resident within the City of Valparaiso or Center Township during home safety visits, the release said.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Insets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insets. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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