as in bay
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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Head out with Jupiter Dive Center, a local dive shop and PADI 5-Star operation, which departs from the inlet for daily two or three-tank charters (from $120, for two tanks) that visit offshore wrecks and reefs teeming with life.
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Terry Ward, Outside Online, 19 Jan. 2025
Eventually, the lodge appeared out of nowhere in a heavily forested inlet, looking like a child’s toy Lego set from the sky.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
The port town is also known for its gorgeous art nouveau architectural style and of course its gorgeous fjords and inlets.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
There are more cooling inlets, vents, and ducts, plus a new front diffuser that reduces lift at the front axle at speed.
—Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025
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Terry Ward, Outside Online, 19 Jan. 2025
Eventually, the lodge appeared out of nowhere in a heavily forested inlet, looking like a child’s toy Lego set from the sky.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
The port town is also known for its gorgeous art nouveau architectural style and of course its gorgeous fjords and inlets.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
There are more cooling inlets, vents, and ducts, plus a new front diffuser that reduces lift at the front axle at speed.
—Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inlet
Noun
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The resort offers complimentary kayaks and paddleboards and helps guests arrange longtail boat trips to explore Koh Phangan's quieter bays.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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There was one corner of the bay that did, however, seem busy.—
Akash Kapur,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Prosecutors accused Vo of dumping Tran and Ly in the Oakland estuary.—
Nate Gartrell,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Vibrio vulnificus thrives in estuaries when temperatures exceed 18°C and salinities range from 10–20 ppt.—
John Drake,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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At the end, beachgoers reach the pristine cove tucked into dramatic limestone cliffs with white sands and electric blue waters.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Perched on a coastline of pure beauty, its sandy coves and rocky shorelines offer secret summer escapes without the crowds, while downtown, the art galleries, antique shops, and beer gardens are bustling with activity.—
Eliseé Browchuk,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Inlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlet. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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