INSETTED Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of inset

as in diagram

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verb

as in to insert

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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

Will inset cabinets increase the value of your home? — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for inset

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Noun

Not an architecture diagram, a one-page contract that details which components exist, which dependencies are allowed and which few types are public on purpose.

— Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
On a screen, Li pulled up an intricate diagram of a factory for the Tsingtao Brewery, one of his customers.

— Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of diagram

Verb

Carruthers' lawyer witnessed the attempts and said the team tried to insert an IV in Carruthers’ arm, hand and foot before attempting to insert a central line.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Specifically, doctors may bill patients when using the laser to insert premium lenses or fix astigmatism.

— Phil Galewitz, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of insert

Noun

In 554 plate appearances, Gunnar Henderson has hit 20 long balls, tallied 51 RBIs and scored 74 runs.

— Data Skrive, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
The only thing that caught me off guard was how the PEI plate held the parts a little too well, requiring some aggressive flexing after cooling to pull the stool away.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Flames erupt from plane after bird strike A cut in pay for a steady job?

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
On the first day of school, Pell said, that number dropped to 69, and he was told the district would hire more contract and assistant SLPs — the same positions the board voted to cut in April.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of cut in

Noun

The funding will help CAEPlus develop BoundaryCool, a system that pulls heat away from graphics processing units (GPUs), central processing units (CPUs), and tensor processing units (TPUs) using active liquid cooling.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
This latest version improved on graphics quality, meaning scenes created with it had more photorealism than before.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of graphic

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

Definition of inlay

Noun

In this photo illustration, the stock market information of Synchrony Financial displayed on a smartphone while the logo of Synchrony Financial seen in the background.

— Hugh Son, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
His reinstatement as judge after Assad was toppled and fled the country for Russia in December 2024 is an illustration of the country’s pursuit of transitional justice.

— Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of illustration

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