EDGE IN Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

edge in

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Definition of edge in

as in to insert

to put among or between others although she likes to profess journalistic impartiality when covering a story, she seldom refrains from edging in her personal observations

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Recent Examples of edge in Funderburg was able to exploit a sizable physical edge in the season opener, but that won’t always be the case moving forward. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Lopez should have the edge in pure boxing as Romero won't find it as simple to take away his opponent's weapons in this one. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Ahead of New York Fashion Week, join Vogue Business and Swap for an evening discussing what fashion brands need to invest in now to gain an edge in a landscape that’s more competitive than ever. — Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026 But Atlanta has an edge in the other three factors of the game, such as rebounding, turnovers and free-throw discrepancy, which are more predictive of winning basketball. — Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for edge in

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That game will then be playable completely digitally, without the need to ever insert the disc, as long as you (or a member of your family account) is logged in.

— Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
This mini gadget is easy to set up (just insert a battery, and place it next to a water source like a sink, sump pump, water heater, or washing machine), and can last up to two years with normal use.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026

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Singapore is overhauling its landmark baby bonus scheme, first introduced in 2001, as the city’s fertility rate and number of births fall to record lows.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
China’s automakers are entering the silicon race BYD introduced its 4 nm Xuanji A3 intelligent-driving chip earlier this year, while Nio, Li Auto and XPeng have also developed proprietary automotive processors.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

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