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Recent Examples of inlet
Four people and a dog were left adrift in a treacherous ocean inlet when their boat capsized off Oak Island on the North Carolina coast, according to searchers.
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Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Engineers also added a new air inlet on top and blade antennas.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
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.
—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
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Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Engineers also added a new air inlet on top and blade antennas.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inlet
Noun
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That goes for fabric softener, coffee grounds, bay leaves, and sonic repellant devices, which have no scientific basis.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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The result is high-decibel acoustic loads that can cause structural damage as well as buffeting that can prevent the missile from even leaving the bay.—
David Szondy
June 04,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
Noun
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In exchange, China could seek greater access to the estuary of the Tumen River, which forms part of the border between the two countries, and navigational rights in waters off the Korean Peninsula’s east coast.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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The North Carolina Estuarium is another highlight, with Pamlico River tours as well as 200 exhibits on estuaries and coastal rivers.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Women-only travel tour company Wild Terrains offers an eight-day Menorca group trip that takes travelers to the island’s secluded coves and cobblestone streets.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Its 23 spacious rooms and suites, all with terraces or private gardens, have spectacular sea views and are nestled into a ridge overlooking a secluded cove near the medieval hilltop village of Ramatuelle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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“Inlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlet. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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