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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Recent Examples of inlet
One of the best ways to experience the inlet is to take a stroll along The MarshWalk, a half-mile boardwalk along its saltwater estuary.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
The small aircraft, operated by Bering Air, was en route Thursday evening from Unalakleet to Nome, both cities in western Alaska separated by the Norton Sound inlet.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
The path will also take you to Thunder Hole, an inlet carved into the cliffs where incoming waves create a thunderous echo.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 7 Mar. 2025
Residents in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are advised to move out of the water, off the beach and away from harbors, marinas, bays and inlets and not go to shore to observe the tsunami.
—CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
The small aircraft, operated by Bering Air, was en route Thursday evening from Unalakleet to Nome, both cities in western Alaska separated by the Norton Sound inlet.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
The path will also take you to Thunder Hole, an inlet carved into the cliffs where incoming waves create a thunderous echo.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 7 Mar. 2025
Residents in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are advised to move out of the water, off the beach and away from harbors, marinas, bays and inlets and not go to shore to observe the tsunami.
—CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inlet
Noun
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The small bay features tranquil turquoise waters and bobbing luzzu (Malta’s brightly colored traditional fishing boats), as well as rocky shallows perfect for snorkelers keen to spot crustaceans and schools of sun-loving fish.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
21 Mar. 2025
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Already this year, researchers with the Center for Coastal Studies have seen 80 right whales in the bay, the center said.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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Through its tours, the New Smyrna Beach nonprofit informs visitors about the flora and fauna found within the estuary, plus the problems plaguing the ecosystem and ongoing recovery efforts.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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As of last October, Maryland authorities had also not done a risk assessment for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Homendy said, a four-mile long set of parallel bridges crossing the estuary.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Add sconces to the room and lighting under shower benches, in shelving and cove sections of the ceiling.—
Adam Shell,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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Set between two rocky points in a private cove, this beach feels like a little oasis with calm, turquoise water ideal for swimming and paddleboarding.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Inlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlet. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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