INSETTED Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

inset 1 of 2

noun

Definition of inset

as in diagram

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inset

2 of 2

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

Large ventilation spaces surrounding them make the tail section appear inset into the vehicle's structure. — New Atlas, 26 May 2026 However, some people find two-wheel luggage more durable since the two wheels are usually inset further than four-wheel luggage. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for inset

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Noun

For most of the past decade, the point-of-sale system has been treated as a solved problem—a commoditized terminal to be hollowed out, wrapped in APIs and pushed to the edge of the architecture diagram.

— Peter Kellis, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
The starting materials are usually the officer’s observations and the crash diagram, plus statements from occupants and independent witnesses about who was sitting where and what each person was doing before impact.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of diagram

Verb

Vaginal estrogen can be prescribed several ways, including a twice-weekly cream, inserts or a ring that is inserted every few months for women.

— Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
These viruses, known as retroviruses, insert a DNA copy of their RNA sequence into the host cell’s genome, hijacking the cell’s resources to reproduce themselves.

— Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of insert

Noun

Ohtani, welcomed back in his first at-bat by a partial standing ovation, walked in his second plate appearance.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Margate, Pembroke Pines and Plantation are among the cities in South Florida with license-plate cameras affected by the state directive.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of plate

Verb

That would mean Florida property owners could see big cuts in their property taxes.

— Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, Republicans are hoping that voters will reward them for the tax cuts in their domestic policy megabill, like deductions for overtime and tips.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of cut in

Noun

The agreements make customers pay for graphics processing units (GPUs), server time and other inputs regardless of whether customers ever actually use them.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Raster graphics, on the other hand, create pictures by filling in a grid of tiny pixels, an approach that was less suited to drawing the crisp lines needed to create this kind of perspective.

— Mark J. P. Wolf, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 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

The influence of his illustrations, character designs, performances, and artistic vision can still be felt throughout Gwar today.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
The Fifth Avenue windows set the tone before guests even stepped inside, with stacks of books wrapped in jackets printed with patterns from the collection, alongside illustrations inspired by the same prints.

— Donna Kim, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of illustration

Verb

Strong demand for its existing Model 32140 cells, however, could lead it to install one line for each cell format instead.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
Every September, around 830 boys from ages 13 to 18 take planes, trains, and automobiles to install themselves in their boarding houses at Harrow on the Hill.

— Ashley Baker, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026

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