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noun

Definition of insetnext
as in diagram

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inset

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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
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
  1. diagram
  2. insert
  3. plate
  4. cut in
  5. graphic
  6. inlay
  7. illustration
  8. install
Noun
  • 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
  • The people who work with the data every day often know things that aren’t captured in schemas, architecture diagrams or technical documentation.
    — Prashanthi Kolluru, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of diagram
Verb
  • To beat this issue, the MIT team inserted a razor-thin layer of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) between two metal electrodes.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In the meantime, County Supervisor Kathryn Barger has inserted herself into the saga.
    — Lynette Rice, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of insert
Noun
  • What shows up on the plate in Mompox won’t be what shows up in Barranquilla.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • My father piles French toast and syrup onto a plate and my mother pours a glass of milk.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of plate
Verb
  • Takaichi introduces tax cut and ambitious spending Takaichi, as part of her measures to combat rising prices, has pushed a two-year cut in the consumption tax to 1% from the current 8% and payouts to households.
    — Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The stock traded above $500 in 2021, then spent the next three years getting cut in half, then cut in half again, as growth slowed, the Grail acquisition blew up under regulatory pressure and the market wanted nothing to do with it.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of cut in
Noun
  • Eckhart — who also appeared on Fox News and Fox Nation during her career — was fired from Fox in June 2020, in what the network said was due to tardiness, disclosure of a proprietary graphics package and misappropriation of company resources.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
  • This graphic shows information on Tropical Storm Fay in the Atlantic.
    — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 21 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
  • Along with sizable paintings from iconic American artists such as Norman Rockwell and Frida Kahlo, the museum features galleries with comic books, manga, and other illustrations that have historically been viewed only between paper pages.
    — Nava Rawls, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
  • George Lucas and Mellody Hobson used the night to defend their ambitious narrative art museum, arguing that illustration and pop culture belong alongside masterworks as legitimate, emotionally resonant art.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of illustration
Verb
  • New developments would no longer be allowed to install cool-season turf grasses.
    — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Peace of mind is front of mind, thanks to this wireless security camera that installs in a matter of minutes.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of install

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“Inset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inset. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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