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Recent Examples of inset
Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
However, inset cabinets can look out of place in a very modern home.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
Each tile was hand-painted in the perfect blue with a crackled glaze and then inset into a rich, dark stained wood.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The chef’s kitchen includes full-height marble countertops and backsplash, a Wolf and Sub-Zero appliance suite and Wood Mode full-inset cabinets.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
However, inset cabinets can look out of place in a very modern home.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
Oval Glass Doors That front door with an oval glass inset?
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
Each tile was hand-painted in the perfect blue with a crackled glaze and then inset into a rich, dark stained wood.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inset
Noun
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Treatment plans can be displayed on screens instead of explained through diagrams and estimates.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The woodcut birth figures contained in these books were not images drawn from observation—pregnant cadavers for anatomical drawing were hard to come by—but were instead abstracted diagrams of the chaotic diversity of laboring bodies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Manager John Schneider is now forced to shuffle players like Andrés Gimenez and Ernie Clement at shortstop, often platooning Gimenez, and inserting lesser hitters at second base.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Fed watchers expect Warsh could pass on inserting his view on the future path of rates from the grid, which is watched closely on Wall Street but has had an uneven track record as a forecasting tool.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Dubón’s heroics came with the bases loaded and on a 1-2 inside fastball that reached the plate at 101 mph.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
20 June 2026
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In 319 plate appearances, Lopez has hit five long balls, tallied 32 RBIs and scored 45 runs.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Verb
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If Congress does nothing, research suggests, retirees will see a 28% cut in monthly benefits.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Break a window and thieves might catch a break from facing a dedicated prosecutor in the misdemeanor unit at the Sacramento District Attorney's Office, as budget cuts are leading to cuts in that unit.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The current Core Ultra Series 3 chips, in particular, are its most competitive in years, based on their CPU performance, graphics performance, and power efficiency.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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No one ever talks about anyone making money off of Nvidia’s fastest graphics processing units (GPUs).—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
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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
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Inside, terrazzo floors are inlaid with shapes evoking movie spotlights, while canopy supports are designed like searchlights.—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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The sudden closure could have wider implications, as the newfound illustration of the peace deal’s fragility could spook shipping companies into choosing not to traverse the strait until a more definitive end to the fighting.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
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The clearest illustration of the role this particular movie has played in McKendrick’s evolution as an artist arrived just hours before our interview.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business keeps things straightforward with a one-time purchase that installs directly on your Mac or PC.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2026
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In ornamental beds, install cardboard rings under the mulch around perennial or annual plants to stop weeds from intruding.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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“Inset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inset. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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