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Recent Examples of inlet
Since 1957, believers and non-believers alike have sought refuge at the 10-acre estate, with meandering woodland paths and rocky gardens nestled along a quiet, lake-like inlet of Long Island Sound.
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Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Stewart looks inside the nozzles and inlets, cleaning them in and out.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
From inlets covered in neon-green algae, snow-white egrets took flight over ships stacked with thousands of brightly colored containers—imagine a mash-up of Gauguin and Mondrian.
—John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
The water heater also has an inlet and outlet valve located at the top of the tank.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
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Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Stewart looks inside the nozzles and inlets, cleaning them in and out.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
From inlets covered in neon-green algae, snow-white egrets took flight over ships stacked with thousands of brightly colored containers—imagine a mash-up of Gauguin and Mondrian.
—John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
The water heater also has an inlet and outlet valve located at the top of the tank.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inlet
Noun
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Birders come for the migrating raptors and shorebirds, while beachgoers arrive with shelling bags, fishing poles, or kayaks bound for the calmer bay side.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Seda also said that more than 100 vehicles were damaged, with some overturning on the roadside and in parking bays.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Cows are responsible for many millions of pounds of nitrogen every year, polluting Florida’s springs, rivers and estuaries.—
Harper West,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Its alabaster beaches are perfect for shelling, sunset strolls, or spotting dolphins frolicking in the surf, while nearby mangroves and estuaries teem with even more wildlife.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Then, descend to the cathedral-like arched cavern and pass through to reach two secluded coves.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Wildflower hot spots are found all over Georgia in diverse habitats — pine and hardwood forests, meadows, wetlands, stream banks, mountain ridges and coves, granite outcrops and others.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Inlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlet. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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