Thesaurus results for INCISE

incise

verb

in-ˈsīz

Definition of incise

as in to etch

to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface incised a pattern into the copper plate

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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 Patterns on vessels were often incised into the mold itself, as this technique allowed for fine details to be transferred from mold to object. — Teagan Wolter, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026 Little climbed into a trench and bent over a vertical stone that was incised with a web of typically Orcadian geometric patterns. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025 Ellen Greenberg, 27, was found in her apartment with nearly two dozen stab and incised wounds and a knife in her chest in January 2011, according to the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's office. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025 To match its maritime origins, it was incised with designs of cavorting Tritons and surmounted with a silver Neptune riding a hippocampus—a lot of gaudy ornament around a big brown husk. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for incise

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The company specializes in etching and deposition, two essential manufacturing processes.

— Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
The system etches three redundant data matrix codes, similar to QR codes, into the graphite surface, with markings approximately half a millimeter deep, according to the company.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of etch

Verb

Afterward, Lindsay slit her wrists and neck, then jumped out of a second-story window.

— Selena Barrientos, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Instead Justine shows up to slit his throat and take the baby from him, leaving him for dead; the child winds up disappearing with Holtz into a hell dimension.

— Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of slit

Verb

During the two women’s confrontation, an Emmy for best supporting actress inscribed with Misty’s name is visible on a shelf.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026
Since the invention of the Monte Carlo method in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II, algorithmic programming has quickly inscribed itself in most, if not all, human experiences.

— Artforum, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of inscribe

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Most examples were produced with 18-karat rose- or pink-gold cases, engraved 18-karat white-gold mainplates, and leather straps.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
My Deluxe Corner Suite was the definition of mod Thai chic—all clean lines subtly accented with Thai touches, like a lotus pattern engraved above the bathtub and drapes in Thai silk.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of engrave

Verb

In late September 2022, explosions ripped through the two pipelines near the Danish island of Bornholm, releasing plumes of gas into the surrounding water and sparking a cross-border investigation.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Over the past two weeks, tech rolled over while energy ripped to new highs.

— Todd Gordon, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of rip

Verb

Since getting traded as a rookie and returning when the transaction was rescinded, the 17th overall pick in the 2024 draft has never carved out a steady role with the Lakers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Driven by the popularity of quiet luxury in recent years and granny style taking off, this preppy garment has once again carved out a place in our wardrobes.

— Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of carve

Verb

As a result, they’re pressured to either increase prices or slash inventory and give consumers fewer choices.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
An increase to the benchmark interest rate aims to slash inflation by slowing the economy and eating away at demand, though the policy typically yields results after a lag time lasting several months.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

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