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verb

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Recent Examples of inset
Noun
The chef’s kitchen includes full-height marble countertops and backsplash, a Wolf and Sub-Zero appliance suite and Wood Mode full-inset cabinets. Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026 However, inset cabinets can look out of place in a very modern home. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
Oval Glass Doors That front door with an oval glass inset? Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026 Each tile was hand-painted in the perfect blue with a crackled glaze and then inset into a rich, dark stained wood. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inset
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inset
Noun
  • And while chip diagrams quickly age out of their microscopic, high-technology medium, Schultz’s microchip rugs take the components on which our world operates and draw out their intricacies and beauty.
    Lua Vollaard, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026
  • Seven-year-old Kyron Horman stood proudly next to his presentation on red-eyed tree frogs, with his homemade tri-fold poster bursting with shades of green and glued-on diagrams of the amphibian’s life cycle.
    Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Right now, Bright Uro is commercializing Glean, a miniature device that can be inserted non-surgically into the bladder and record data.
    Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • The robot dynamically adjusts its posture and force when inserting and removing flexible wiring harnesses, ensuring secure connections without damaging sensitive battery components.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • The Diamondbacks grabbed an early lead on what should have been an out at the plate.
    Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026
  • Sox right fielder Braden Montgomery prevented more damage with his solid throw to the plate.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • The disparity means looming Social Security benefits cuts in 2032 would more deeply impact women, who already collect less than men each year.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • The bureau projects that water levels in Mead will recover for a few months before plunging downward again in March — and staying below the level needed to avoid severe cuts in power production until at least April 2028, when Reclamation's projections end.
    Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • By opening Colossus to outside customers, the company is positioning itself alongside cloud providers and AI infrastructure companies that are racing to sell scarce graphics processing unit capacity.
    Deirdre Bosa, CNBC, 22 June 2026
  • The graphic also nods to textiles with a design that appears stitched together.
    Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Their replacement — clearly marked control panels for lighting and electric curtains, now inlaid in the wall — are one of the modern comforts and conveniences Jouin and Manku discussed.
    Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Inside, terrazzo floors are inlaid with shapes evoking movie spotlights, while canopy supports are designed like searchlights.
    Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • The military cooperation is a stark illustration of the recent reversal in the relationship between the US and Venezuela.
    Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
  • The clearest illustration is regional.
    Luis E. Romero, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • It can be customized with shortcuts for browsing websites and can be fully customized with shortcuts and macros without the need to install special software.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Campaign groups have urged the government to install AC in schools and care homes.
    Frank Andrews, CBS News, 25 June 2026

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“Inset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inset. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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