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inset

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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
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 Will inset cabinets increase the value of your home? Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inset
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inset
Noun
  • But then the control experiment was give the questions without showing the diagrams.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, the way the enneagram diagram is set up includes some interconnectedness.
    Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That game will then be playable completely digitally, without the need to ever insert the disc, as long as you (or a member of your family account) is logged in.
    Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This mini gadget is easy to set up (just insert a battery, and place it next to a water source like a sink, sump pump, water heater, or washing machine), and can last up to two years with normal use.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Soto’s first plate appearance Saturday was met with a standing ovation from those who chose to show up at Citi Field.
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Direct-to-chip cooling solves this problem by circulating liquid through cold plates mounted on processors and other heat-producing components.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • During slaughter, done in the name of God, the animal must be cut in one swift motion and drained of blood.
    Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Shares of the maker of devices such as pacemakers and stents have been nearly cut in half already this year, under pressure after issuing a weak profit forecast in the first quarter.
    Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Its graphics processing capabilities were repeatedly extended into new arenas, most consequentially AI computing.
    Jeff DeGraff, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • And inside, the shoe’s insoles are printed with graphics depicting piles of beads — just in case the inspiration was lost on anyone.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Aug. 2026
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
Noun
  • But the circumstances provide an unusually good illustration of how potentially enormous financial advantage can be gained from knowing in advance what a president is about to say.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Holding cotton candy in one hand, Rani—whom Hudson shares with fiancé Danny Fujikawa—topped her long golden blonde hair with a cream cowboy hat that was embellished with her name and an illustration of a rose.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Users must explicitly install the plugin and grant ChatGPT several macOS permissions, including AppleScript, Accessibility, and Full Disk Access.
    Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Ward said the proposal could also reduce regulatory barriers for homeowners with existing rooftop solar while expanding access to solar power for people who cannot install panels on their own homes.
    Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Inset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inset. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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