INSETTED Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

inset 1 of 2

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

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

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Noun

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
Google Docs users will be able to generate and modify images, diagrams, and infographics within a document using Gemini.

— Bee Wertheimer, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026

Definition of diagram

Verb

Workers line each deposition hole with compressed bentonite clay blocks before inserting the copper containers.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Now, with Arraez inserted into the lineup and Harper returning to the outfield, the Phillies are betting that a defensive sacrifice from one of their biggest stars will ultimately make the roster more dangerous.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of insert

Noun

Home-plate umpire Brennan Miller brushed dirt off the plate and looked at the ground as catcher Garrett Stubbs walked toward Nola, who seemed content to throw another pitch rather than take it all in.

— Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Riley worked a full count and then unloaded on a 3-2 splitter that caught too much of the plate.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of plate

Verb

After the Federal Reserve issued three rate cuts in the final four months of 2025 – which followed the same pattern from 2024 – many expected the rate climate to continue to cool into 2026.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Although the district reported substantial cuts in its third interim budget report, many of the improvements came from one-time savings, and the district was still projected to remain in the red.

— Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of cut in

Noun

Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Instead of seeing supercomputers as devices that customers buy and use — the argument goes — these systems, filled with Nvidia's graphics processing units that can cost $3 million per rack, look like profitable investments.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Use of similar text-chain graphics has spread to other types of programming.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 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

These covers were respectively created by graphic designer Ben Denzer, freelance artist Patrice Sheridan (after an illustration by Thomas Colligan), and Penguin Associate Art Director Amanda Dewey.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
The mods think Reddit might have designated the website—and thus any post using its content for explanatory illustrations—as spam.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of illustration

Verb

Its robotic arms can install life extension jetpacks (Mission Extension Pods – MEPs), relocate, inspect, repair and upgrade spacecraft while in orbit.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Experts say those instructions can paste and install a malicious command that installs malware on the device.

— Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

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