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Recent Examples of inlet
Refuel with the legendary popovers at Jordan Pond House, then time your visit to Thunder Hole — a rocky inlet that booms when waves crash through it just right.
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Stop by Jordan Pond House — the popovers are legendary — and let kids marvel at Thunder Hole, a rock inlet known for its loud crashing waves.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Plugging the metal end of the hose into the inlet engages the vacuum’s motor, turning the machine on; when the hose is unplugged, the system shuts itself off.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
The lake below was green, opaque, and nestled into a hundred little inlets.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Stop by Jordan Pond House — the popovers are legendary — and let kids marvel at Thunder Hole, a rock inlet known for its loud crashing waves.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Plugging the metal end of the hose into the inlet engages the vacuum’s motor, turning the machine on; when the hose is unplugged, the system shuts itself off.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
The lake below was green, opaque, and nestled into a hundred little inlets.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inlet
Noun
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Until recently, the screwworm population was kept at bay via a biological barrier along the Darién Gap at the border of Panama and Colombia.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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No single one is going to keep cancer at bay, but reducing daily exposure is certainly possible.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The lone mast stands 656 ft (200 m) tall with a span of 1,476 ft (450 m), and the use of a single mast in this design minimizes disruption to the riverbed and the estuary's aquatic ecosystem.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
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But instead of simply passing offshore, increasing numbers are now diverting into San Francisco Bay and lingering for days or even weeks inside the crowded estuary — a shift scientists increasingly link to climate change.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Though Lake Austin runs about 20 miles, true private waterfront is limited by geography, existing ownership, public parkland, older roads, steep banks and protected coves.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Spend the day cruising through quiet coves, anchoring for a swim, soaking up the sunshine, and taking in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views from the water.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
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“Inlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlet. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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