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as in edges
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
a rug with a fancily embroidered border
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as in frontiers
a region along the dividing line between two countries
people who live on an international border get used to carrying a passport
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as in bounds
to serve as a border for
that velvet bordered the sleeves on this shirt, until it fell off
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Recent Examples of borders
Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
The achievement has resonated far beyond Jordan's borders.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Diseases don’t respect borders.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026
The prospect of Syrian troops entering Lebanon is likely to raise alarm bells, as many come from factions within Islamist and jihadist backgrounds and have been accused of atrocities against minorities within Syria’s own borders.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
His story echoes those of countless Black physicians across generations and borders.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Will people who flee dictators and endless poverty be permitted lawfully to cross America’s shores and borders in search of a better life?
—Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
This World Cup has been described as a World Cup of the diaspora — in which international borders have become more fluid, players’ identity more nuanced, the world closer together.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 16 June 2026
The ingenuity quickly spread across borders.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Chiapas borders Oaxaca to the west, Veracruz to the northwest, Tabasco to the north and Guatemala to the east.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 12 June 2026
The queue borders both sides of the track as the coaster trains race through a tight slot at a top speed of 72 mph — the fastest coaster at any Universal theme park.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Things To Do Go To Bayfront Park Take a morning bike ride or stroll along Bayfront Park, which juts out towards the water and borders a marina of yachts and power boats.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Tamaulipas, which borders Texas, is a hub for fuel smuggling to and from the United States.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
The Mighty Mississippi ⛴️ Flowing about 2,350 miles from Minnesota to the Gulf in Louisiana, the Mississippi River borders 10 states and drains an area stretching from western New York to most of Wyoming.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Given that it’s located in the state of Nuevo León, which borders the United States, Monterrey is considered a major drug trafficking corridor, according to Sánchez.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Uganda, which borders the DRC, has so far been spared the worst of the outbreak.
—Sarah Robbins, NPR, 31 May 2026
Noun
Gandhi said drama remains the genre most likely to cross borders and reach mainstream audiences, adding that the value of IP continues to grow in an increasingly competitive streaming market.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
The achievement has resonated far beyond Jordan's borders.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Diseases don’t respect borders.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026
The prospect of Syrian troops entering Lebanon is likely to raise alarm bells, as many come from factions within Islamist and jihadist backgrounds and have been accused of atrocities against minorities within Syria’s own borders.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
His story echoes those of countless Black physicians across generations and borders.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Will people who flee dictators and endless poverty be permitted lawfully to cross America’s shores and borders in search of a better life?
—Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
This World Cup has been described as a World Cup of the diaspora — in which international borders have become more fluid, players’ identity more nuanced, the world closer together.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 16 June 2026
The ingenuity quickly spread across borders.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Verb
The country borders Russia, Georgia, Armenia and Iran.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Chiapas borders Oaxaca to the west, Veracruz to the northwest, Tabasco to the north and Guatemala to the east.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 12 June 2026
The queue borders both sides of the track as the coaster trains race through a tight slot at a top speed of 72 mph — the fastest coaster at any Universal theme park.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Things To Do Go To Bayfront Park Take a morning bike ride or stroll along Bayfront Park, which juts out towards the water and borders a marina of yachts and power boats.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Tamaulipas, which borders Texas, is a hub for fuel smuggling to and from the United States.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
The Mighty Mississippi ⛴️ Flowing about 2,350 miles from Minnesota to the Gulf in Louisiana, the Mississippi River borders 10 states and drains an area stretching from western New York to most of Wyoming.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Given that it’s located in the state of Nuevo León, which borders the United States, Monterrey is considered a major drug trafficking corridor, according to Sánchez.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Uganda, which borders the DRC, has so far been spared the worst of the outbreak.
—Sarah Robbins, NPR, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for borders
Noun
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The Industrial Revolution that began in Great Britain had distant frontiers.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
15 June 2026
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In terms of grand-scale event movies that imagined new frontiers, Jurassic Park might sneak into that core group.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Oprah Winfrey bounds into view in a white dress.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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Something as simple as adding a tablespoon of fresh ground flax or chia seeds to a smoothie can do leaps and bounds improvement in the microbiome itself.—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Adding to the charm, guests are treated to a variety of authentic accommodations, including several located within national park perimeters, providing extra time for activities and exploration.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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But parking will be limited due to security perimeters ringing stadiums.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The Dodgers are still trying to figure out what margins, if any, there are for an edge.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Headline beat, but margins missed expectations.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The key is balancing advocacy, boundaries, communication and self-care.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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There are incumbent representatives who are running in districts with new boundaries.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Verb
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An arched ceiling soars above the living room, where geometric tile surrounds the fireplace and French doors open to the yard.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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What surrounds that figure is harder to parse, because two loud and opposing narratives are vying for attention.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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Shaft circumferences of 15 inches or more are being debuted by top brands like Vince Camuto and Sam Edelman.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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