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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
Of those crew members, several inscribed their favorite scriptures on the raw wall and floor before stone or stucco was applied.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2025
Gill’s bat has been inscribed with ‘Prince’ and there was never any doubt that he has been primed to take the throne as India’s next best thing.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The trophy, which Infantino unveiled alongside U.S. President Donald Trump, was designed by FIFA and jewellery brand Tiffany & Co.
Infantino’s name is inscribed twice on the trophy, which displays the names of all 211 of FIFA’s member nations.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 9 June 2025
The designs also showcase myriad varieties of gold filigree, and many are inscribed with lines from Egyptian love poetry.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2025
Gill’s bat has been inscribed with ‘Prince’ and there was never any doubt that he has been primed to take the throne as India’s next best thing.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The trophy, which Infantino unveiled alongside U.S. President Donald Trump, was designed by FIFA and jewellery brand Tiffany & Co.
Infantino’s name is inscribed twice on the trophy, which displays the names of all 211 of FIFA’s member nations.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 9 June 2025
The designs also showcase myriad varieties of gold filigree, and many are inscribed with lines from Egyptian love poetry.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
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San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey etched himself into the vast history of Major League Baseball on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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There are 46 names etched in stone on Main Street near City Hall in Hazard.—
Keisha Rowe,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Videos from the scene posted to social media showed dozens of firefighters and other emergency service personnel at the scene, entering the building and removing residents from the immediate danger.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Celebrity status became an advantage for these public figures when entering the courtroom and facing a jury of their peers, experts told Fox News Digital.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Caracol Archaeological Project / University of Houston Many pieces of pottery were engraved.—
Kerry Breen
July 10,
CBS News,
10 July 2025
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These pint-sized, four-wheeled models were made from clay, and their outer surfaces were engraved with a wickerwork pattern reminiscent of the basketry used by mining communities at the time.—
Kai James,
JSTOR Daily,
3 July 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security said the demand for information relates to Harvard's certification under the Student Visitor and Exchange Program, through which the university can enroll international students.—
July 9,
CBS News,
9 July 2025
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Qualifying schools also had to enroll more than 500 tuition-paying students.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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He was listed as the No. 28 prospect for the draft by MLB.com.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The great majority, 21, are listed as non-aggravated assaults, meaning no weapon was used and victims likely suffered minor or even no injuries.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Parks and Rec public service manager Clare Cloyd said residents for years have asked the department to carve out a space for dogs.—
Safiya Mohamed,
Twin Cities,
7 July 2025
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The best way to address this is to carve out a seller not equal to the total potential earnout that is subject to adjustment if the target is not met.—
Richard Parker,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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To share the story of your unsung hero with the Hidden Brain team, record a voice memo on your phone and send it to [email protected].—
Autumn Barnes,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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Thibodeaux is the first Giants defender since Jason Pierre-Paul (2010–2012) to record at least 21 sacks within his first three years in the league.—
Victor Williams,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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“Inscribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inscribe. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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