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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The Jags also have a big edge in the kicking game with record-setter Cam Little while the Bills go to the street for theirs. Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026 The Wildcats had hurt Missouri in transition, with a 24-7 edge in fast-break points. Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026 Padres attendance was more than a million higher, which seemingly contributed to the $54 million edge in payroll and helped the ’25 Padres outpace the Diamondbacks in the wild-card race. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026 Javonte Green scored 17 points and Jaden Ivey added 16 points for Detroit, which finished with a 52-34 edge in points in the paint and a 44-30 rebounding advantage. CBS News, 6 Jan. 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 11 Jan. 2026.

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