as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
went fishing in the quiet inlets of the coast
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Recent Examples of inlet
Barely long enough to cover its air inlet, a power supply dust filter slides out the back of the case through a notch in its one-piece rear foot.
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PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2025
Embark on a small-ship cruise in Baja Unlike mega–cruise ships that dock in bustling tourist ports, UnCruise’s small vessels navigate Baja’s secluded coves and hidden inlets, granting a proverbial backstage pass to places few travelers ever see.
—Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Featuring an axisymmetric four-inlet design, the YJ-15 is believed to achieve supersonic flight, positioning it as a more compact option for shipborne or air-launched deployment.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The man, whom the magazine did not identify citing privacy concerns, cut his shin on a bait fish trap on a pier in an inlet that leads to the bay.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2025
Embark on a small-ship cruise in Baja Unlike mega–cruise ships that dock in bustling tourist ports, UnCruise’s small vessels navigate Baja’s secluded coves and hidden inlets, granting a proverbial backstage pass to places few travelers ever see.
—Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Featuring an axisymmetric four-inlet design, the YJ-15 is believed to achieve supersonic flight, positioning it as a more compact option for shipborne or air-launched deployment.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The man, whom the magazine did not identify citing privacy concerns, cut his shin on a bait fish trap on a pier in an inlet that leads to the bay.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inlet
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The design envisions a cargo bay over 21 meters (69 feet) long and 5 meters (16 feet) high, capable of transporting up to 117 light vehicles or 300 troops, depending on configuration.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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Rumor has it that the fourth season of The White Lotus is on its way to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat across the bay, as well.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In partnership with Leave No Trace, Martin County offers the tours for free, helping visitors discover the natural beauty of the coastline’s mangroves, estuaries, hammocks, and trails.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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It is designed as a suspension bridge that will cross a branch of the Pearl River estuary, linking major transportation corridors in southern China.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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The park also has a 3-mile stretch of beach with a gentle cove that is popular with families.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Find the dramatic red cliffs of Praia da Falésia and wild surf in Arrifana, along with calm seas in the coves near Carvoeiro.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Inlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlet. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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