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Recent Examples of inset
Noun
Lots of other pre-war features to like, such as the archways and the inset curio-cabinet. Katie McDonough, Curbed, 4 May 2026 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
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
  • Now, yes, staring at the ceiling long enough to draw you a diagram of the paint peeling.
    Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • Someone other than the original builder should review the code or process diagrams.
    Aaron Rallo, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • The launch materials are full of claymation selfies, custom postcards, and pets inserted into famous paintings.
    Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Unlike conventional launches that depend on nearby naval vessels or coastal infrastructure, the new method allows crews to insert an uncrewed boat directly into contested or hard-to-reach waters.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • After Manny Machado made an out on a foul ball behind the plate, Gavin Sheets walked to bring in a run and France followed with a sacrifice fly before Jake Cronenworth flied out to end the inning.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • Then, Carroll grounded into a fielder’s choice in front of the plate and reached first safely, with an errant throw by Rushing allowing Perdomo to reach third.
    Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • But the dramatic cut in drug production was also due in part to farmers being given alternative crops to the cultivation of opium poppies, De Croo said, noting that funding for such programs had been severely curtailed.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • The dot-plot grid of individual members’ expectations, in which Warsh did not participate, narrowly tilted toward one rate hike this year, then a cut in each of the following two years.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • The design mounts graphics processing units in compute trays that sit vertically instead of horizontally to boost density and reduce latency, and had been slated to debut with Vera Rubin Ultra, Nvidia's next-generation rack-scale system, in 2027.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • The researchers reported that the chip is 50 to 478 times faster than systems powered by Nvidia’s A100 graphics processing unit for this task.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 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
  • While the earliest complete Bible, the Codex Sinaiticus, lacks illustrations, by the fifth century illustrations began accompanying biblical texts, enhancing their visual and spiritual impact.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
  • This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.
    Katie Stockton, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • Years before his diagnosis, Pat Aust advocated to install a sprinkler system inside the care home.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The hotel was one of the first to install a lobby DJ booth, and Radiohead hosted their press launches for OK Computer and Kid A here.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

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“Inset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inset. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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