as in bays
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 inlets
Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Minor coastal flooding is possible in bays and inlets along the north coast of eastern Cuba and minor coastal flooding is expected along the coast of Haiti.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Strong onshore winds are forecast to push high tides higher into inlets, sounds, bays and rivers, the National Weather Service advised.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
The 52 mm black titanium case evokes the exterior of the hypercar, with the front grille flanked by two cooling inlets.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
Below, the cliffs fall away into jagged inlets, sea stacks, and pocket beaches laced with driftwood.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Embark on a small-ship cruise in Baja Unlike mega–cruise ships that dock in bustling tourist ports, UnCruise’s small vessels navigate Baja’s secluded coves and hidden inlets, granting a proverbial backstage pass to places few travelers ever see.
—Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Paddlers can explore side channels and hidden inlets, all while being surrounded by towering rock walls and lush riverbanks.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Minor coastal flooding is possible in bays and inlets along the north coast of eastern Cuba and minor coastal flooding is expected along the coast of Haiti.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Strong onshore winds are forecast to push high tides higher into inlets, sounds, bays and rivers, the National Weather Service advised.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
The 52 mm black titanium case evokes the exterior of the hypercar, with the front grille flanked by two cooling inlets.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
Below, the cliffs fall away into jagged inlets, sea stacks, and pocket beaches laced with driftwood.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Embark on a small-ship cruise in Baja Unlike mega–cruise ships that dock in bustling tourist ports, UnCruise’s small vessels navigate Baja’s secluded coves and hidden inlets, granting a proverbial backstage pass to places few travelers ever see.
—Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Paddlers can explore side channels and hidden inlets, all while being surrounded by towering rock walls and lush riverbanks.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inlets
Noun
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As a result of racist underfunding and limited development, two mysterious bays were ironically preserved.—
Mike Bezemek,
Outside,
29 Oct. 2025
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Minor coastal flooding is possible in bays and inlets along the north coast of eastern Cuba and minor coastal flooding is expected along the coast of Haiti.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mangroves exist in the intertidal zones of warm rivers, estuaries and bays, growing in the sediment brought to the coast by the freshwater rivers and tides, according to the Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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In partnership with Leave No Trace, Martin County offers the tours for free, helping visitors discover the natural beauty of the coastline’s mangroves, estuaries, hammocks, and trails.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Inlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlets. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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