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edge in

VERB
infiltrate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
penetrate permeate pervade
STRONG
access crack foist impregnate insinuate percolate saturate tinge
WEAK
filter through sneak in work into worm into
VERB
insinuate
Synonyms
STRONG
foist infiltrate infuse ingratiate inject insert instill intercalate interject interpose introduce
WEAK
curry favor fill in get in with horn in muscle in slip in wedge in work in worm in
Antonyms
STRONG
take out
WEAK
conceal hide leave alone withhold
VERB
interrupt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
break break off cut off cut short delay discontinue disturb halt heckle hinder hold up impede prevent punctuate stop suspend
STRONG
arrest check crash cut defer disconnect disjoin disunite divide in infringe inject insinuate intrude obstruct separate sever shortstop stay
WEAK
barge in break in break train of thought bust in butt in chime in come between crowd in cut in on get in the way horn in lay aside put in work in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advance aid allow assist begin carry on cause continue encourage facilitate forward further give go help join mend permit promote push start support
STRONG
attach combine connect couple expedite leave leave alone link unite

Example Sentences

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The underlying current is the competition between the US and China - the world's two biggest economies are constantly vying for an edge in everything, from trade to tech.

From BBC

Michael Carrick admitted he was frustrated by Manchester United's lack of cutting edge in their 1-1 draw at lowly West Ham on Tuesday.

From Barron's

That could give opposition parties an edge in tight races in the 465 seats up for grabs this weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal

I love their small edge in virtually every area of the game, all of which will lead to a big upset by a 4.5-point underdog.

From Los Angeles Times

The 64-year-old leader plans to funnel investment into domestic industries, with an aim to sharpen Japan’s technological edge in products with worldwide demand, such as semiconductors, chipmaking equipment, precision machinery and next-generation batteries.

From The Wall Street Journal

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.