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as in to slit
to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)
incised the tree with a sharp ax to get the sap flowing
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Recent Examples of incise
The artist works predominantly in soft pastel and oil pastel, deeply layered, incised, etched, and otherwise manipulated into phantasmagoric visions.
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Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2024
Initial analysis suggested the tattoos were incised with a blade and then impregnated with black pigment.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
There, the child incised into the skirt on the right turns out to be standing on one of their mom’s feet, while the child incised on the left is actively stepping up on her other foot.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
Carved from wood as a durable, 3-foot-tall, totem-like column, it was then wrapped in linen, covered with smooth plaster and incised and painted.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
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Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2024
Initial analysis suggested the tattoos were incised with a blade and then impregnated with black pigment.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
There, the child incised into the skirt on the right turns out to be standing on one of their mom’s feet, while the child incised on the left is actively stepping up on her other foot.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
Carved from wood as a durable, 3-foot-tall, totem-like column, it was then wrapped in linen, covered with smooth plaster and incised and painted.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incise
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They are etched on the plaque and also in the hearts and minds of our students.—
Grant H. Cornwell,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Durant continues to etch his name into NBA history books.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
12 Feb. 2025
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Cut deep slits all over roast for garlic cloves using the tip of a paring knife; insert cloves deep into roast.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Its striking foliage has holes and slits in it, sort of like slices of Swiss cheese does, hence the plant’s nickname.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2025
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The ring was inscribed with his wedding date — Dec. 25, 1908 — and the body was identified as a German soldier from World War I, researchers said, confirmed by the discovery of his identification plate.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
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There are multiple easter egg nuggets hinting at a 6/6 date inscribed across the ad through jerseys and scoreboards.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
6 Feb. 2025
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As the man walked away from the fight, Banks stabbed him once in the back, slicing the victim’s lung with a 5-centimeter-deep laceration, according to prosecutors.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Speaking with Deadline along with series creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks backstage Friday at the Critics Choice Awards, where the historical drama series sliced its way to a leading four wins, Sanada, who won tonight for Best Actor in a Drama Series, teased his desires for Season 2.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2025
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In the study, published in the journal Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences, a team of researchers has demonstrated that stone artifacts found in certain caves in the Levant were deliberately engraved with geometric patterns.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Finally, the third and final build of Bilgin’s 263-foot superyacht series, Al Reem, completed the triumvirate, clearly engraving the boutique yacht builder’s status as a leader within the industry.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Republicans have ripped the idea, saying that a credit of $50 would not have much impact on a family of four that is trying to pay the bills.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2025
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In early January, several fires ripped through parts of Los Angeles, burning tens of thousands of acres and destroying more than 9,000 buildings, including homes and businesses.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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That soundtrack is one that can be equally enjoyed while carving canyon roads or, in our case, having the 750S prove its street cred in traffic on Florida’s I-95 when returning to the Boca Raton resort.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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For centuries, artists have used erotica to celebrate desire, challenge repression, and (sometimes literally) carve out space for self-expression.—
Chris Erik Thomas,
Them,
10 Feb. 2025
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Heyward, 35, played 87 games last season for the Dodgers and Houston Astros, slashing .211/.288/.412 with 10 home runs and 37 RBIs.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Now, his posting habit is intertwined with his mission of slashing billions in government funding and waging digital war on Trump's behalf.—
Neal Rothschild,
Axios,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Incise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incise. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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