edge in

verb

edged in; edging in; edges in
Synonyms of edge innext

transitive verb

: to work in : interpolate
edged in a few remarks

Examples of edge in in a Sentence

although she likes to profess journalistic impartiality when covering a story, she seldom refrains from edging in her personal observations
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Toronto closed with four more field-goal attempts and 20 more free-throw attempts than Miami behind a 10-6 edge in offensive rebounds and nine fewer turnovers than the Heat. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 The steady stream of missiles and drones has residents on edge in northern Israel. Abby Sewell, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 His threats have grown more sharp-edged in recent days. Joe Walsh, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 Liberals will now hold a 5-2 edge on the influential court, which could play a role in rolling back a Republican gerrymander that has allowed the GOP to hold a 6-2 edge in the state’s congressional delegation. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for edge in

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of edge in was in 1683

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“Edge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edge%20in. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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