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
The large inlet around modern-day Seattle became Puget Sound, named after Lieutenant Peter Puget, who surveyed the area in two small boats.
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Corbin Reiff, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
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.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024
The United Arab Emirates is expanding its resort profile with casino gambling approved at the under-construction $3.9 billion Wynn Al Marjan Island resort on 115 acres in the Ras Al Khaimah emirate on the Arabian Gulf inlet of the Persian Gulf.
—Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 18 Oct. 2024
However, a tropical storm warning is in effect for the Savannah River northward to the Little River inlet.
—NBC News, 28 Sep. 2024
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Corbin Reiff, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
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.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024
The United Arab Emirates is expanding its resort profile with casino gambling approved at the under-construction $3.9 billion Wynn Al Marjan Island resort on 115 acres in the Ras Al Khaimah emirate on the Arabian Gulf inlet of the Persian Gulf.
—Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 18 Oct. 2024
However, a tropical storm warning is in effect for the Savannah River northward to the Little River inlet.
—NBC News, 28 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inlet
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However, the short-range K-15 is only able to target southern Pakistan from the bay, and the submarines have to deploy to the South China Sea to strike China.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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If there is a lack of activity in the bay, however, your boat may take you out on the ocean where the waters are rougher.Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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This under-the-radar gem is home to an array of outdoor activities, from kayaking and whale watching to exploring the wildlife-rich estuaries and hiking at nearby state parks.Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Snorkel a biodiverse estuary, then have lunch on a small tropical island If your kids have ever dreamed of exploring under the sea through The Little Mermaid’s eyes, Blue Heron Bridge, located near West Palm Beach, is the perfect place to try it.Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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Long before its golden sands and rocky coves became reality TV-famous, Laguna Beach was known as an enclave for artists, eccentrics, surfers, and bohemians.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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Days can be spent soaking up the sun at the infinity pool (settle down and you’ll be bought your own mini cooler box stocked with iced water and fruit juice) or at the beach, which is sheltered by dramatic rock formations leading to hidden coves.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Inlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlet. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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