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verb

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Recent Examples of inset
Noun
Once again, the rest of the silhouette is printed in black, as the brand marks are either inset or protruding from the pattern. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 The lace inset details add a romantic touch, and the body-skimming midi cut works nicely in a more formal setting. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Verb
The gourmet kitchen has inset cabinetry, beam ceilings, an expansive island, a professional six-burner dual-oven range, dual dishwashers and a custom pizza oven. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026 In this case study, it is assumed that in order to minimize racking costs the modules are mounted vertically directly on the top 80% of the existing noise barriers (see image inset). Joshua Pearce, Forbes.com, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inset
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inset
Noun
  • What mattered in the demonstration was Sparky’s ability to work with speech, handwriting, and a diagram while leaving the mathematical work to the student.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Students could then be assigned a diagram of the water cycle with missing labels; filling in the blanks on the diagram offers them a hands-on activity to reinforce the information in the quiz.
    Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • In the ninth inning, the Royals inserted Tyler Tolbert to pinch-hit for him against Twins reliever Jack Anderson.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • Unlike traditional microneedling, which uses metal needles inserted and withdrawn, spicules embed superficially and shed with normal skin turnover over a few days.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • Caminero has also demonstrated improved plate discipline in 2026, earning praise from manager Kevin Cash for his selective approach.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The menu leans Mediterranean, with small plates and cocktails to tide you over in between meals.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Biden Administration had targeted a 61% to 66% cut in overall emissions by 2035.
    Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 30 July 2026
  • Policymakers have kept the rate at that level since December after four rate cuts in 2025.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Millennials reminisced about customizing their profiles with glitter graphics and profile songs, and the never-ending politics of curating their Top 8s.
    Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Usual signals include overly polished images, bright colors on black backgrounds, brushstroke fonts with glowing outlines, crowded compositions and graphics or text filling every inch of the flyer.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 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
  • In this photo illustration, the logo of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is displayed on a smartphone in front of abstract background on computer screen.
    Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • There is no better illustration of speechlessness being deployed as a weapon, forcing the loquacious, as if at gunpoint, to fill the void with words.
    Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Both Home Depot and Lowe’s use third-party contractors to install their windows.
    Jason Rueger, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • The employees also sent pornographic magazines with David Steiner’s name to a neighbor’s home and planned to install a GPS device on the couple’s car.
    Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

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“Inset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inset. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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