as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
went fishing in the quiet inlets of the coast
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Recent Examples of inlet
The port town is also known for its gorgeous art nouveau architectural style and of course its gorgeous fjords and inlets.
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Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
There are more cooling inlets, vents, and ducts, plus a new front diffuser that reduces lift at the front axle at speed.
—Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025
Its modest storefront entrance gives way to a long tropical deck out back that overlooks an inlet on the canal that flows into the Intracoastal Waterway.
—John Oseid, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
On the north side of the inlet, the jetty pier stretches 1,000 feet into the ocean, luring those with fishing poles in tow to cast a line for snook, redfish, black drum, king mackerel, and more.
—Terry Ward, Outside Online, 19 Jan. 2025
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Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
There are more cooling inlets, vents, and ducts, plus a new front diffuser that reduces lift at the front axle at speed.
—Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025
Its modest storefront entrance gives way to a long tropical deck out back that overlooks an inlet on the canal that flows into the Intracoastal Waterway.
—John Oseid, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
On the north side of the inlet, the jetty pier stretches 1,000 feet into the ocean, luring those with fishing poles in tow to cast a line for snook, redfish, black drum, king mackerel, and more.
—Terry Ward, Outside Online, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inlet
Noun
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Maryland and other bay states also have failed miserably in curbing pollutant flows from developed and developing land.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Feb. 2025
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As of Thursday, the Navy is continuing efforts to safely remove the aircraft from the bay as quickly as possible, while minimizing environmental impact, according to a statement.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The estuary also helps prevent coastal erosion and absorb the effects of sea level rise.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2025
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The Delta is the largest estuary on the West Coast, one that is incredibly sensitive environmentally and politically.—
Heather Knight,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Point Reyes abounds with treasures, from a shipwreck-laden cove to a surprising number of herding cows—which can be easily distracting, so watch the roads!—
Katie Kiefner,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
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Two roaches died in a kitchen storage cove where bottle drinks sat.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Inlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlet. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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