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as in to slit
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
incised the tree with a sharp ax to get the sap flowing
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Recent Examples of incise
Indeed, Ehrlich mines her treasure trove to create jewels imbued with the presence of the past, molding, for example, bronze age Viking bracelets in wax, incising them with enigmatic marks and casting them in 18-karat gold or sterling silver.
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Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
They were used in reliefs, as cameos or incised below the surface as intaglios used for sealing.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
The artist works predominantly in soft pastel and oil pastel, deeply layered, incised, etched, and otherwise manipulated into phantasmagoric visions.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2024
Initial analysis suggested the tattoos were incised with a blade and then impregnated with black pigment.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
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Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
They were used in reliefs, as cameos or incised below the surface as intaglios used for sealing.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
The artist works predominantly in soft pastel and oil pastel, deeply layered, incised, etched, and otherwise manipulated into phantasmagoric visions.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2024
Initial analysis suggested the tattoos were incised with a blade and then impregnated with black pigment.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incise
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Regardless of how the rest of Thornton’s career plays out, she’ll be forever etched in the Valkyries’ record books.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 July 2025
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The earworm of a theme song and classic scenes are etched into the very fiber of the park.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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Cruz had stabbed himself in the chest and was trying to slit his own wrists when police arrived at the scene and took him to a local hospital.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
25 July 2025
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When Ogle was arrested in his wife's brutal killing hours after being treated for slitting his left wrist, many former students were struck by the violent reality.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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In the home and away dressing rooms hang the famous honours boards where century makers or bowlers who have taken five wickets in an innings — Bumrah has now joined the list — or 10 wickets in a match have their names inscribed.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The area is inscribed on the World Heritage List for its Basilica and archaeological remains.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Gently press down on each sandwich, then slice in half.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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But what happened next was outright pain: The visceral sensation of a scalpel slicing her skin and tearing across her abdomen.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
16 July 2025
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The special edition iPhone is limited to just seven units, with each one having a unique number engraved on it.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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First, there were delays in getting the stone engraved.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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On July 21, Colbert ripped Paramount and Trump in his opening monologue.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Some of the names on the list are already ripping higher Thursday.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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In recent years, even more so since the passing of Lewis in 2022, Tolliver has worked hard to carve out his own path in music, even while continuing to keep that one-of-a-kind Jerry Lee Lewis style alive.—
Pam Windsor,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The platform has been carving out a nonlinear lane for itself, and along the way, Kanabar and her team have remained focused on building an ecosystem of shoppable designers from the continent, including Andrea Iyamah, Rendoll, and Onalaja.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
18 July 2025
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Opposition parties have since stymied Lai's agenda, refusing to approve constitutional court justices, slashing spending, and cutting defense budgets.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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And for home security, the Arlo Pro 5S 2K security camera bundle slashes 50% off and delivers crisp video, fast alerts, and powerful battery life without the setup stress.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 July 2025
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“Incise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incise. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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