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 trio held a 6-5 edge over the Sharks in shot attempts and 3-2 edge in shots on goal over about six minutes of ice time at five-on-five. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026 With the Sox holding a 2-1 edge in the ALDS, here’s what to know before Game 4. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 One analysis described the House contest as very close and gave Republicans a slight edge in its seat-by-seat model, while noting that current public-opinion conditions could favor Democrats. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Democrats currently hold an edge in national House polling and in the CBS News Battleground Tracker model, which estimates a narrow Democratic majority after the midterm election, which looms just 30 days away. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 4 Oct. 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 Oct. 2026.

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