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Recent Examples of inset
Vogue, 2 May 2025
The finale gown with a mermaid tail bonded by lace insets marked one of the most experimental looks the designer has shown in recent memory.
—Nick Remsen, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Oct. 2024
Across the lobby, a stone fireplace featured a sculpted image of the Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele inset in the rock.
—Robert Annis, Outside Online, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Technical features include a ripstop, cordura fabric upper, suede insets coated with TPU, and a high-tread, Phylon sole, while an Ortholite, removable sockliner makes this sneaker extremely comfortable for hours of wear—whether that be a low-impact hike or a full afternoon of window shopping.
—Vogue, 2 May 2025
The finale gown with a mermaid tail bonded by lace insets marked one of the most experimental looks the designer has shown in recent memory.
—Nick Remsen, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
But a four-piece band and pair of backing singers did their part Monday, stationed within pits inset into the stage and occasionally venturing out.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Oct. 2024
Across the lobby, a stone fireplace featured a sculpted image of the Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele inset in the rock.
—Robert Annis, Outside Online, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inset
Noun
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Gemini’s multimodal engine natively handles short video clips, diagrams, and complex visual reasoning, and demonstrates deep contextual understanding.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
12 Aug. 2025
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Andersson showed a simple circuit diagram for a modified charger that would be immune to the overheating problem reported here, and urged EV manufacturers to embrace it.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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These systems also enforce best practices by inserting up-to-date clauses around borrower accountability, citizenship status and financial covenants.—
Adam Craig,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Trump is even inserting himself peronally in the narrative now, accusing JPMorgan Chase of dumping him as a customer following his first term in office.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Misinformation is already reshaping markets, but the businesses and leaders that thrive will be those who restore credibility, resist shortcuts, and meet people with honesty, online, in stores, and on the plate.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In his career, Yastrzemski has hit .455 (5-for-11) in 13 plate appearances against him.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And one area that has long stood as a pathway of opportunity for Black professionals, particularly Black women—the federal government—accounted for 12,000 jobs cut in a single month.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The bill President Trump signed last month, cuts $187 billion from SNAP — the biggest cut in the program’s history — and expands work requirements for SNAP beneficiaries.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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This could involve tutoring younger students, selling handmade crafts online, offering social media management services for local businesses, or creating digital products such as custom graphics.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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National Hurricane Center's graphic shows the path of Hurricane Henriette.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Published on June 5, 2025 By Wendy Bowman Photo : Marcelo Lagos Photography Photo : Marcelo Lagos Photography A glossy, blond wood floor in the entry hallway is inlaid with oversized geometric medallions in shades of purple.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
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Mirroring the materials used outside, the formal living room sports inlaid marble floors, glossy wood paneling, and a wood-burning fireplace framed by coral stone.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Topline The Department of Homeland Security has posted illustrations depicting the beauty of 1940s Washington, D.C., across multiple social media posts this week, drawing criticism from some who say the Trump administration is glorifying a pre-civil rights era United States.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Newsweek illustration showing redistricting states.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With Petterson out, Soriano had unanimous support to install the five new members, bringing the total number to nine.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Trim trees; install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and/or impact glass; seal outside wall openings.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Inset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inset. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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