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Recent Examples of inset
Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 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
Joshua Pearce, Forbes.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Instead of purchasing carbon credits from unrelated external projects, insetting involves investing in carbon reduction and removal initiatives within a company’s own supply chain.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
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Noun
From the circular window on the second story to the rectangular inset windows on the lower level, the clapboard-siding exterior gives a modern twist on farmhouse style.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 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
Verb
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
Instead of purchasing carbon credits from unrelated external projects, insetting involves investing in carbon reduction and removal initiatives within a company’s own supply chain.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inset
Noun
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The colors will match at each seam as the diagram below shows.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Since the chatbot can also generate diagrams and other visual data, the new update should be a boon for students.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Environmentalists are rejecting California’s implementation of its landmark single-use plastic law taking, claiming regulators inserted loopholes favoring the plastic industry.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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In his stead, Hynes has inserted Daemon Hunt into the lineup for the first two games of the Colorado series.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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Koss, getting just his 14th plate appearance of the season, was drilled in the left shoulder area in the bottom of the ninth by Pittsburgh’s Cam Sanders and removed from the ballgame.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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That brought Shaurya Bhosale to the plate.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Retirement advocates see any cap or cut in Social Security benefits as a slippery slope.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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To temper those cuts in California, other groups proposed a new tax on billionaires that appears poised to qualify for the November ballot.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Certain graphics on this page may be affected by ad-blocking software.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Video and graphics can be part of an entry package.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The extensive use of white marble inlaid with vibrant stones would become the hallmark of Shah Jahan’s many exquisite creations.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Secret Garden necklace, inlaid with onyx, also includes a smattering of smaller diamond, emerald, and purple sapphire stones.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Saudi Aramco logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen in this photo illustration, as prices fluctuate amid escalating conflict involving Iran and concerns over global supply disruptions in Brussels, Belgium, on March 2, 2026.—
Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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The restaurant is also impeccably clean, with pastel colors and playful illustrations and Chinese phrases on the walls.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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The company designed Sensify to fit a wide range of vehicle platforms, allowing automakers to install it in existing models without major redesigns.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Another project announced in 2024 — to repair, clean and install precast concrete pavers on the approximately 100-year-old beach access stairs in the 400 block of Coast Boulevard — also has run into delays.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Inset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inset. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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