INSCRIBED Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

inscribed

verb

past tense of inscribe

as in etched

to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface paid a jeweler to inscribe their names and wedding date on their wedding rings

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as in enrolled

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 listed

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 inscribed 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, 28 Sep. 2026 Archaeologists excavating Hattusa, the former capital of the Hittite Empire in what is now Turkey, discovered a fragment of a clay tablet inscribed with Akkadian cuneiform, according to Smithsonian Magazine. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 By the 17th century, shrines and temples were selling bits of wood or cloth inscribed with their names or deities. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026 Additional discoveries include scarabs inscribed with the names of kings and deities, together with amulets for protection, fertility, and strength, reflecting the political and religious structures of the time. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Trump posted on Truth Social earlier in the week that the renovation will not take place unless courts lift a judge’s order that has prohibited his name from being inscribed on the facade of the complex. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 In the Middle East, where gods were born, where narratives were sacred and the books in which they were inscribed considered sacramental, the ancient narratives are glorified again. — Robert Stone, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 On her right hand, the 74-year-old wore a bracelet inscribed with Sauer’s name. — Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

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Now, Slater has the title and has etched his name into the TNA history books.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
In this way, the book that remains etched in each reader’s mind is unique to them.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

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The analysis drew on 864 dogs enrolled in the multi-year, nationwide Dog Aging Project, giving researchers one of the largest genetic datasets ever gathered on canine aging.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026
My mom enrolled as a junior at Hollywood High School and took care of the house—cleaning, reheating frozen chicken pot pies, and making sure everyone did their homework.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of enrolled

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None of the stores surveyed by WWD listed Calvin Klein among their favorite collections during the recent New York Fashion Week.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
That 400-acre farm near Barnard, initially listed for $29 million, is now priced at $25 million.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of listed

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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

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Los Angeles entered the postseason as two-time defending champions, and a third straight title would have put it in rare air — the New York Yankees and the Oakland Athletics the only other teams to have accomplished such a feat.

— Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
From the moment Errol Holden’s raps entered the public sphere in the early 2020s, listening to them has felt like hearing a stranger on the street earnestly tell you how the city has changed.

— Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of entered

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New York City and Chicago may be the American cities best known for their pizza, but another city — in Connecticut, of all places — has carved out its own slice of the pie.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of carved

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The men talked about who would assault the woman beforehand, took photos and recorded the assault, which was also seen on a security system feed at the home in Sullivan's Island, an affluent suburb of Charleston, state agents said.

— MEG KINNARD, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Wiggins recorded 19 points on 8-of-15 shooting from the field and 1-of-5 shooting on threes, six rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 22 minutes.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

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