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as in bite
a harsh or sharp quality
the teacher's voice had a sarcastic edge as she welcomed the tardy student to class
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as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the design along the edge of the plate is badly worn
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as in advantage
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
my big feet give me something of an edge in swimming
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as in efficacy
the power to produce a desired result
the utter lack of enforcement provisions totally blunts the edge of the law
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
pavement edging the flower bed
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Recent Examples of edge
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Weed the edges around the sidewalk regularly and trim shrubs and grass that hang over the sidewalk because their shade can promote mold and moss growth.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
General Daily Insight for June 22, 2026 Early hours stir fog, evening firms edges.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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Noun
This places stress on the plates' edges.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Weed the edges around the sidewalk regularly and trim shrubs and grass that hang over the sidewalk because their shade can promote mold and moss growth.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Verb
That roster also has several fun players currently projected to go on Day 3 (edge rusher Tobi Osunsanmi and linebacker Isaiah Jones, to name a couple).
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Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
General Daily Insight for June 22, 2026 Early hours stir fog, evening firms edges.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edge
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That first bite delivers the crispy outside with a soft chew of rice, followed by the hot dog.
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Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers and features the work of 23 visual artists from across the world.
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Following multiple 911 calls, officers arrived at the scene and set up a perimeter.
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The sheriff's office said deputies established a perimeter in the area and were actively searching for the suspect or suspects.
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Still, some experts say the lack of awareness may delay some eligible adults from taking advantage of the new coverage and getting on the treatments immediately.
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The Dodgers took full advantage of the Padres’ defensive mistakes to jump-start their offense.
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But the efficacy of that killswitch is unclear.
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From there the compound would need to clear safety and efficacy testing in clinical trials before it could ever be used with patients.
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Knicks on brink of title after greatest-ever NBA Finals comeback.
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Scandal and disgrace In 1978, host Argentina was on a brink of elimination.
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These brief activity breaks — also known as exercise snacks — not only fight the effects of sitting still for too long but also have been shown to improve blood flow, protect your heart and sharpen your focus.
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But events in students’ lifetimes also played a role in sharpening their opinions.
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Outdoors, a large rectangular swimming pool bordered by red bricks and a flagstone terrace anchors a sprawling backyard filled with flat lawns and towering trees, and topping it all off is a separate guesthouse, plus a basketball court next to an attached three-car garage.
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Earlier this month, the county Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a measure aimed at ensuring that the thousands of empty lots in unincorporated Altadena and Sunset Mesa, a small residential enclave bordering Pacific Palisades, are not left untended.
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And after spending most of Sunday as the guy the crowd didn’t want to see close the deal, Clark didn’t respond with bitterness.
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Crisp and refreshing, the drink’s grapefruit bitterness was softened by carbonation, giving Mexico’s national cocktail a lively upgrade.
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“Edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edge. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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