inlaid

past tense of inlay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inlaid
Verb
  • This will feel most immediately obvious: Netflix’s top recommendation, the homepage’s hero module, is now more prominent, with its corners rounded off in a tile instead of inset into the background.
    Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 7 May 2025
  • They can also be inset should the conflict drift into a different room or nearby area.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The Yield curve flipped from strongly inverted to rapidly steepening within a week of the Fed’s first rate cut in 4 ½ years.
    George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
  • Three Spectrum fiber optic lines were cut in the KC area Saturday, according to a spokesperson for the company.
    Maddie Carr, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
Verb
  • Bake, uncovered, until dark golden brown and a thermometer inserted near center registers 190°F, 10 to 15 minutes.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, until the cake springs back slightly when gently tapped in the center or a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Their cooperative abilities could prove useful in minimally invasive surgery, where multiple robots could be injected into the body to form stents, remove clots, or complete other medical procedures with enhanced precision and efficiency.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The small free-flying instruments released during the experiment will help gauge how the energy and momentum injected into Earth's middle and lower thermosphere by auroral substorms may disrupt its stability.
    Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Inlaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlaid. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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