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 last time Miami and Boston faced off, the Celtics won behind a big edge in second-chance points. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026 And then came the third quarter, the Heat’s period of downfall this season, with Boston finding its 3-point game and leaving it tied 74-74 going into the fourth — a 36-15 scoring edge in the period. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026 The timing of the election initially prompted concern from Kane County Board Chair Corinne Pierog, who expressed the opinion that selecting a candidate to fill the seat now would enable that individual to claim to be the incumbent, thereby giving them an edge in the election. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026 Stafford had the edge in traditional counting stats, throwing for 4,707 yards to Maye’s 4,394 and 46 touchdowns and eight interceptions to Maye’s 31 and eight. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 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 9 Feb. 2026.

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