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Recent Examples of inlet
The whale swam into an inlet on the small island of Poel, near the port of Wismar, on Tuesday and got stuck again.
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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 includes the device, a user manual, power cord, water inlet and drainage hoses, five urine test strips, an RFID reader, a box of washable litter, and litter detergent.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 30 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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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 includes the device, a user manual, power cord, water inlet and drainage hoses, five urine test strips, an RFID reader, a box of washable litter, and litter detergent.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 30 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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The increase has overtaxed the mains and, to make matters worse, the Navy demanded a metropolitan sewage service to prevent pollution of the bay.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The resulting structure has the same rhythm of bays, and the same mix of solid and transparent surfaces as the original, while still being updated for today’s regulatory and environmental demands.—
Kieron Marchese,
Architectural Digest,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Whether white shrimp from estuaries, or pink, brown, and Royal Red shrimp from the bay, or fin fish beyond Dauphin Island found in the deeper waters of the Gulf, seafood is woven into Mobile’s signature recipes.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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But the estuary, which had been silting up since the 11th century, had different ideas.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Explore Laguna’s coves and tide pools.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the weekend, guests will answer fan questions and discussing anime and animation at the Cal Expo’s cove.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Inlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlet. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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