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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With both teams already qualified for the World Cup, this clash is less about results and more about momentum, but given Belgium’s current form and Mexico’s offensive struggles, the visitors may hold the edge in what should be an entertaining, competitive matchup. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026 The Celtics turned it over 10 times before halftime, leading to an 11-4 Hawks edge in points off turnovers. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026 Because the entire frame is upholstered, feel free to lean at any angle without hard edges in your way. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026 In Broward, Democrats are still far ahead of Republicans and in Palm Beach County Democrats have a slight edge in registered voters. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026 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 5 Apr. 2026.

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