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as in etched
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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as in enrolled
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 listed
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 inscribed
Key Background The iconic diamond was originally a gift from Mughal emperor Shah Jahangir, who ruled from 1605 to 1627, to his wife Nur Jahan, whose name is inscribed on the pendant’s surface.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Each of the 22 pages, about the size of those in a typical hardcover book, is inscribed on both sides with easily visible black and faded-brown words written by the monks.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Those firefighters whose names are inscribed on the wall are Frank Schilsky (12/18/1987), Dean Cherry (8/22/2002), Ryan Reed (8/25/2007), Kenny Krulish (1/22/2013), Garrett Opper (4/27/2022), Matt Martin (8/21/2022) and Brandon Estes (10/2/2022).
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 16 Jan. 2026
The president seemed to be heading toward political exile, his election claims destined to be inscribed in history as treasonous lies.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
On Anderson Boulevard, a couple blocks off State Street in Geneva, sits a modest building inscribed with the name Enigma.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The Preamble to the Indiana Constitution is inscribed on the smaller edges.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
For example, in Italy, arts like opera singing, pizzaiuolo (Neapolitan pizza making), and traditional violin craftsmanship in the town of Cremona were inscribed on the list in 2023, 2017, and 2012, respectively.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2025
The collection comes with hosting essentials — a serving platter, serving bowl, dinner plates, coasters, and napkins — all inscribed with tongue-in-cheek barbs the comedians helped come up with.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Dec. 2025
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Each of the 22 pages, about the size of those in a typical hardcover book, is inscribed on both sides with easily visible black and faded-brown words written by the monks.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Those firefighters whose names are inscribed on the wall are Frank Schilsky (12/18/1987), Dean Cherry (8/22/2002), Ryan Reed (8/25/2007), Kenny Krulish (1/22/2013), Garrett Opper (4/27/2022), Matt Martin (8/21/2022) and Brandon Estes (10/2/2022).
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 16 Jan. 2026
The president seemed to be heading toward political exile, his election claims destined to be inscribed in history as treasonous lies.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
On Anderson Boulevard, a couple blocks off State Street in Geneva, sits a modest building inscribed with the name Enigma.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The Preamble to the Indiana Constitution is inscribed on the smaller edges.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
For example, in Italy, arts like opera singing, pizzaiuolo (Neapolitan pizza making), and traditional violin craftsmanship in the town of Cremona were inscribed on the list in 2023, 2017, and 2012, respectively.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2025
The collection comes with hosting essentials — a serving platter, serving bowl, dinner plates, coasters, and napkins — all inscribed with tongue-in-cheek barbs the comedians helped come up with.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Dec. 2025
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At the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, ice artists create walk-through castles with tunnels, slides and frozen fountains etched into natural-looking formations.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Apple Card was different from a traditional credit card — with no number on the front and the users’ name etched in metal.—
Michelle Chapman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Katharine was enrolled at the Misses Raysons’ School for girls on West 75th Street, a private school that educated its students all the way through high school.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
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California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates the federal law will result in over 1 million people exiting from Medi-Cal over the next few years — about 7% of people currently enrolled.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Eric, who is now listed as its co-founder and chief strategy officer, has become the company’s public face.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
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Both characters are confirmed to be in season 4, though Simone Ashley, who plays Kate, is listed as a key cast member, as opposed to a series regular, per Deadline.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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European-style art is engraved into the balcony walls, evoking the grand aura of classical theaters from past centuries.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Just their names — Austin, Paris, Hercules, Christopher Sheels, Richmond, Giles, Oney Judge, Moll and Joe — remain engraved into a cement wall.—
Tassanee Vejpongsa,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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Unit 1 entered commercial operation on January 1, 2025.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Earlier this month, the Pittsburgh Steelers entered a head coaching search for just the third time since hiring Chuck Noll in 1969.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Hidden behind the current love fest with The Rest Is History, are thousands of History podcasts that have carved out popular niches in the historical record or what is missing from that record.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Connecticut, unfortunately, has carved out its own niche in the lowest efficiency quadrant of this hierarchy.—
Lou Rinaldi,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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Weak shaking has been recorded and several residents reported experiencing the tremor in Ridgecrest and the surrounding area according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mahmoud Haqiqat, commander of the police station in Iranshahr, Iran, was assassinated in a drive-by shooting, who recorded the event and posted it online.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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