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Recent Examples of inlet
Additional studies will investigate replacin aluminum structures with steel for better durability, and the addition of spike inlets and other aerodynamic refinements necessary to maintain stable flight and payload release at speeds approaching and exceeding Mach 3.
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David Szondy
june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
The backstory Built on a five-hectare concession through which a narrow inlet known locally as the Discovery Channel joins the Zambezi River, Lolebezi is in one of the best spots on one of the most beautiful rivers in Africa.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Water is pumped from the Tidal Basin, an inlet of the Potomac River, to the treatment plant.
—New York Times, 31 May 2026
Four people and a dog were left adrift in a treacherous ocean inlet when their boat capsized off Oak Island on the North Carolina coast, according to searchers.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
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David Szondy
june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
The backstory Built on a five-hectare concession through which a narrow inlet known locally as the Discovery Channel joins the Zambezi River, Lolebezi is in one of the best spots on one of the most beautiful rivers in Africa.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Water is pumped from the Tidal Basin, an inlet of the Potomac River, to the treatment plant.
—New York Times, 31 May 2026
Four people and a dog were left adrift in a treacherous ocean inlet when their boat capsized off Oak Island on the North Carolina coast, according to searchers.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inlet
Noun
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All six whales tagged in Hallaniyat Bay moved between the bay, Gulf of Masirah, and northern Yemen.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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With two minutes to play in stoppage time, Mexico easily cleared a corner kick from South Korea to keep the Red Devils at bay.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Blue-green algae, known as cyanobacteria, naturally occur in inland waters, estuaries and the sea.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
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Crocodiles are more tolerant of saltwater than alligators and are commonly found in mangrove habitats, bays and estuaries in South Florida.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The outdoor eatery sits at the back of a tiny beach cove lined with beds and umbrellas on a patio under a shaded pergola.—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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The properties sit across a cove from where Michael Jordan once tore down his own mansion (presumably to build a bigger one — as one does).—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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“Inlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlet. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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