edge in

verb

edged in; edging in; edges in
Synonyms of edge innext

transitive verb

: to work in : interpolate
edged in a few remarks

Examples of edge in in a Sentence

although she likes to profess journalistic impartiality when covering a story, she seldom refrains from edging in her personal observations
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Ultimately, Newcastle’s lack of a clinical edge in both boxes at crucial moments cost them, which can partly be explained by a relative lack of experience at this level, but also suggests a further elevation in quality is still required. Chris Waugh, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025 The rise has nonetheless drawn national attention, with some critics arguing that students are abusing the system to secure lighter workloads or an edge in hypercompetitive classrooms. Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025 As Eli Lilly establishes an edge in the space, its chief rival, Novo Nordisk, is racing to catch up. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025 Republicans are attempting to push back against the national narrative that Democrats have an edge in next year's midterms. Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for edge in

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of edge in was in 1683

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“Edge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edge%20in. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

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