inscribes

present tense third-person singular of inscribe
1
as in etches
to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface paid a jeweler to inscribe their names and wedding date on their wedding rings

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2
as in enrolls
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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3
as in enters
to put (someone or something) on a list inscribed his name on the list of those to be executed

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  • Los Angeles Unified currently enrolls just over 400,000 students, down by nearly half in 20 years.
    Ryan Craig, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The school enrolls students in kindergarten to sixth grade.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2025
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  • From the moment one enters Yerba Buena, the customer is greeted by a space that was intentionally designed and greeted by staff who are committed to consumer education.
    Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • As the season enters its final 3-episode stretch, there is plenty of time for drama to unfold.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
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  • As Kosovo carves out its place on the international cultural map, this landmark is sure to play a vital role in shaping the future narrative of the nation.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Trail Ridge Road, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado Trail Ridge Road carves a 48-mile path through the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park, connecting the gateway towns of Estes Park and Grand Lake.
    Graham Averill, Outside Online, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Inscribes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inscribes. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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