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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
Short excerpts of his poems are inscribed on benches, walls, and stones throughout the village, inviting visitors to pause, reflect, and connect with the landscape through his words.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The clues first turn up inscribed in a 9th-century Tibetan scroll and then — Da Vinci Code style — in the 1600s in masterpieces painted by Caravaggio, Rubens, Velázquez, El Greco and Rembrandt.
—Sean Kingsley, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
The garden will have the names of Bluebell, Moley and Beth, as well as Charles' dog Snuff, inscribed on a path.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Truthfully, though, the Mets have always reflected a different sort of New York ethos: even during the good years, the team’s fans have held on to the underdog identity that was inscribed at the beginning.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The clues first turn up inscribed in a 9th-century Tibetan scroll and then — Da Vinci Code style — in the 1600s in masterpieces painted by Caravaggio, Rubens, Velázquez, El Greco and Rembrandt.
—Sean Kingsley, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
The garden will have the names of Bluebell, Moley and Beth, as well as Charles' dog Snuff, inscribed on a path.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Truthfully, though, the Mets have always reflected a different sort of New York ethos: even during the good years, the team’s fans have held on to the underdog identity that was inscribed at the beginning.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
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An image of one of the youngest hostages, Stuart Lockwood, having his hair stroked by Hussein is etched in many people’s memory.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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There will be a new name etched on the trophy and the sentimentalists out there would be pushing for Kohli, who deserves the best man speech rather than being the bridesmaid again.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Lembas is a new peptide ingredient company that enters the market today with intentions of partnering with CPG brands to create food products that target the GLP-1 hormone.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The company also points out that a game ticket is a revocable license to enter a facility.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Or, if investment jewelry would be more appreciated, go for a piece like Tiffany’s Diamond and Mother-of-pearl Circle Pendant ($3,100 plus engraving costs on tiffany.com), engraved with her name to commemorate all of that hard work.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2025
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There is one non-race winner who is engraved on the trophy, and that is Anton Hulman.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
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Trump's Wednesday proclamation targeting Harvard followed an attempt by the Department of Homeland Security late last month to limit Harvard's ability to enroll foreign students by revoking its certification in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, which was temporarily blocked by Burroughs.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
6 June 2025
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In retaliation, the Department of Homeland Security removed Harvard’s ability to enroll international students through the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Teel, 23, is ranked the No. 2 prospect in the Sox organization by MLB.com, which also lists him as the No. 26 prospect in baseball.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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In the 1999-00 season, 10 players listed at 5-foot-11 or shorter played significant time, collectively accounting for 3% of all NBA minutes, despite the inflated height measurements back then.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
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This program carves the path to transform its matriculants from a high school senior into an empathetic, well-rounded physician ready to make an impact.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Here are the key characters your family will get to know in the first season: Lily Pak High-energy, curious and eager, Lily is an independent 11-year-old who longs to carve out her place in the world.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
30 May 2025
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With two men on, Scott recorded one out in the eighth inning of the Dodgers’ 8-5 win over the Yankees on Friday.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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Wacha recorded 55 swings and 11 whiffs in his outing.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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“Inscribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inscribe. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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