as in inserting
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 edging in
And, all the while, the bigger one kept edging in a few feet at a time, cautious, but not afraid, retreating when the men rushed him with their flares, but always circling back toward the tent.
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Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edging in
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Try inserting it from the sides or top to see which way is easiest.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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If your hair feels like it’s being pulled too tightly, take the pin out and try again, this time inserting closer to the surface of your style on your fist pass.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Congolese refugee arrested arriving at work A Congolese woman settled in the Twin Cities area in November 2024 with refugee status, working in the hospitality business as the breadwinner for her husband and four children.—
Gisela Salomon,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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His prior work includes working in West Texas as a TV reporter for KTXS.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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While rooted in simplicity, the brand hasn't shied away from the occasional avant-garde shift, introducing vibrant hues and bold accents over time.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Some of the changes mirror what the organization suggested to the Pentagon in January, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge, introducing a Military Service merit badge and waiving registration fees for the children of military personnel.—
Jamie Stengle,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Edging in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edging%20in. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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