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
In 2024, Enterprise Products grew its natural gas processing inlet volumes by 10% YoY, total equivalent pipeline volumes by 6% YoY, NGL fractionation volumes 3% YoY, and marine terminal volumes by 6% YoY.
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David Trainer, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Monthly, check the inlet cover, drain outlet, and hose for clogs, and clean or replace the filter as needed.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025
When an inlet on Haugen's street fills, a trapdoor opens and dumps the contents into a 20-inch steel tube below the street.
—Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
On the sides, an additional inlet on the side strakes complements the enormously wide scoops that debuted on the Z06.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
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David Trainer, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Monthly, check the inlet cover, drain outlet, and hose for clogs, and clean or replace the filter as needed.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025
When an inlet on Haugen's street fills, a trapdoor opens and dumps the contents into a 20-inch steel tube below the street.
—Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
On the sides, an additional inlet on the side strakes complements the enormously wide scoops that debuted on the Z06.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inlet
Noun
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Shorebird is designed as an indoor-outdoor restaurant with slightly more seating on the patio where there are unobstructed bay views.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Through its Youth Sailing Foundation, MYC teaches classes and holds summer camp and after-school programs, with an emphasis on introducing inner-city kids to the bay.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Flash rip currents are unpredictable, brief and affected by surf conditions, whereas a permanent rip is anchored to river estuaries or structures.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Powerful tidal currents in bays, estuary entrances, narrow straits, and inlets from the sea turn underwater turbines that are connected to a generator to produce electricity.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
2 July 2025
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Trails trace shorelines, revealing beautiful and craggy coves and harbor seals sunbathing on rocks.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Like most beaches on this list, the waters are crystal clear, but what makes this coastline especially unique is its natural cove, which creates sheltered, shallow pools for swimming and exploring.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
27 July 2025
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“Inlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlet. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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