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as in to enrol
to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant or member
inscribed the couple in the society of sustaining donors to the museum
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as in to enter
to put (someone or something) on a list
inscribed his name on the list of those to be executed
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Recent Examples of inscribe
In the past, cinematic images were inscribed by light onto the negatives.
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Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Of those crew members, several inscribed their favorite scriptures on the raw wall and floor before stone or stucco was applied.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Attached to the Statue of Liberty is a bronze plaque inscribed with a poem familiar to many Americans.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Let this message come down from the mountain and be forever inscribed in stone.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
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Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Of those crew members, several inscribed their favorite scriptures on the raw wall and floor before stone or stucco was applied.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Attached to the Statue of Liberty is a bronze plaque inscribed with a poem familiar to many Americans.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Let this message come down from the mountain and be forever inscribed in stone.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inscribe
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But there's one story that remains etched in his mind vividly.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Kardashians matriarch uploaded a picture of a wooden box etched with As ever's logo and crest, which appeared to contain the three herbal teas, flower sprinkles, crepe mix, shortbread cookies and raspberry jam in keepsake packaging from the inaugural brand launch.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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When Wade had entered the league, baggy, untucked dress shirts and oversize suits were the style on draft night; on game days, players draped 5XL sweat suits and Mitchell & Ness throwback jerseys over their lanky frames.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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The outspoken mother, who has clashed with Rock in the past, quickly went on to reiterate her desire for Blueface to enter a relationship with rap star Megan Thee Stallion, a hope that she’s expressed on previous occasions.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Its packaging, a jewel-like blue bottle engraved with a golden lotus, looks like it was plucked from a fantasy apothecary in the night sky.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
13 Mar. 2025
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The model wore a gray vest with light blue pinstripes, cutout vents, sharp lapels, and gold buttons engraved with Westwood’s telltale orb insignia.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, the average investor doesn’t know a great deal about these guidelines, said certified financial planner and enrolled agent Catherine Valega, founder of Green Bee Advisory in the Boston area.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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The number of undergraduates enrolling in the school during the fall has steadily increased.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
24 Mar. 2025
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The school’s website as of Friday evening did not have Sierra listed as the coach.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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The two-star players were listed as questionable for this contest on the original report.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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On the other hand, Prather, founder of The Original Article, carved his niche in Long Beach, focusing on turning creative ideas into profitable products with a clear vision and collaborative approach.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Interestingly, Auriga Spa has also carved out a niche with travelers making their way through Singapore's Changi Airport, a major global transit hub.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Indian hair oiling has become big business Hair oiling is an Indian tradition recorded in ancient Sanskrit medicinal texts like Charaka Samhita, and passed on through the centuries.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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That is the lowest level recorded since NBC News began asking the question in 1990.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Inscribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inscribe. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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