as in inserted
to put among or between others
although she likes to profess journalistic impartiality when covering a story, she seldom refrains from edging in her personal observations
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Recent Examples of edged in
The restaurant, which also doubles up as check in, is all soaring ceilings, wooden beams and a wood burner reminiscent of a campfire, edged in stone.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
His threats have grown more sharp-edged in recent days.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
And it's got small, green leaves that are edged in creamy yellow.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
This is an elegant, multi-trunk plant with narrow leaves edged in red.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Pale wood floors, crisp white linens edged in black, and black steel accents give the spaces discipline without slipping into austerity.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
His threats have grown more sharp-edged in recent days.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
And it's got small, green leaves that are edged in creamy yellow.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
This is an elegant, multi-trunk plant with narrow leaves edged in red.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Pale wood floors, crisp white linens edged in black, and black steel accents give the spaces discipline without slipping into austerity.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edged in
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Instead of modifying one gene at a time, researchers began exploring whether entire genomes could be built and inserted into cells.—
André O. Hudson,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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The company’s bid fell apart last year, however, after a last-minute item was inserted into the state budget transferring the station’s operating permit to the Department of Administrative Services — thus keeping it out of private hands.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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In late March, Tijuana officials introduced an English-language app known as the Emergency Button, or Botón de Emergencia.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Structural reforms will be introduced to reduce inefficiency and increase oversight.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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“Edged in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edged%20in. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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