as in inserting
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 edging in
They're commonly used as borders and edging in gardens.
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Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 6 May 2026
And, all the while, the bigger one kept edging in a few feet at a time, cautious, but not afraid, retreating when the men rushed him with their flares, but always circling back toward the tent.
—Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 6 May 2026
And, all the while, the bigger one kept edging in a few feet at a time, cautious, but not afraid, retreating when the men rushed him with their flares, but always circling back toward the tent.
—Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edging in
Verb
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Navel-gazing cinema about the creative process isn’t usually my bag, but Almodóvar doesn’t take his own misery that seriously, even inserting a manic pixie dream hunk, a male stripper-slash-firefighter played by Patrick Criado, for a little bump and grind.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Proper lighting makes simple tasks like applying makeup and inserting contacts easier.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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The delegation is working in coordination with other countries, including Egypt, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, the official said.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Many professionals spend most of their time working in their business rather than on their business.—
James Nelson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The expansive Montauk Yacht Club is introducing new wellness options for the summer season, from a floating wellness cabana in collaboration with Elemis to a partnership with Jamie O’Brien Surf Experience.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
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Since early 2022, Living Earth has helped shape the artistic component of the experience, introducing everything from musicians and experimental performers to theatrical and immersive experiences.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
23 May 2026
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“Edging in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edging%20in. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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