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Recent Examples of inlet
Small craft should exercise caution near inlets and over offshore waters.
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Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The whale swam into an inlet on the small island of Poel, near the port of Wismar, on Tuesday and got stuck again.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
There are a couple of sandy beaches, but most are rocky, and the island is ringed by pretty inlets and coves.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
This 36-inch-tall tower fan features a curved air inlet and a multi-blade design that creates a natural wind-like effect.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The whale swam into an inlet on the small island of Poel, near the port of Wismar, on Tuesday and got stuck again.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
There are a couple of sandy beaches, but most are rocky, and the island is ringed by pretty inlets and coves.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
This 36-inch-tall tower fan features a curved air inlet and a multi-blade design that creates a natural wind-like effect.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inlet
Noun
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There are flying cars held at bay by the power of telekenesis and Park teleporting, as the crew clumsily accept their new ‘hero’ roles and attempt to take on the villains threatening the peace of Haeseong City.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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The two coastal towns are about eight miles apart; however, Lewes’s public beach is considered more family-friendly because of its calm bay waters.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The MarshWalk, a half-mile-long boardwalk on the saltwater estuary, is a go-to for food and drinks as well as live entertainment.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Pipework at the Humber Refinery, operated by Phillips 66, and the Humber estuary near South Killingholme, north-east England on March 11, 2026.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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The rendering of the forthcoming destination shows multiple coves filled with the Bahamas' famous turquoise water and bright aragonite sand, as well as various pools cruisers can take advantage of during their stop on the island.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Explore Laguna’s coves and tide pools.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Inlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlet. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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