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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
Rory Doherty, Time, 27 June 2025
Bamboo sap water adds lightweight moisture, keeping edges soft and split ends in check.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
Elaine Kurtenbach, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Oil prices, after a brief spike, returned to pre-strike levels, and volatility indices dropped, while equities edged higher.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 June 2025
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Noun
Like Squid Game, The Prisoner beguiles the viewer by turning traditional symbols of familiar, homegrown calm (in this case, an idyllic seaside town) into disorientating weapons that keep the characters on a knife's edge.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 27 June 2025
Bamboo sap water adds lightweight moisture, keeping edges soft and split ends in check.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
Verb
The yield on the 10-year Treasury edged up to 4.35% from 4.34% late Monday.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Oil prices, after a brief spike, returned to pre-strike levels, and volatility indices dropped, while equities edged higher.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edge
Noun
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Try a piece of kielbasa, known for its earthy and slightly sweet flavor with a prominence of garlic, or a bite of mild and milky farmer’s cheese, which will leave taste buds tangy.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Nick offered a brief izakaya definition for readers who aren’t familiar: An izakaya is Japan’s version of an English pub, with drinks, small bites and a social vibe.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Those are 3-point shooting, second-unit scoring and perimeter defense.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
27 June 2025
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According to Caine, officials quickly evacuated the base in part of extend the security perimeter, leaving behind two Patriot missile batteries and some 44 soldiers.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Do Exclusive Giveaways And Conduct Follow-Up Bake exclusivity into a giveaway and track which loyal customers take advantage.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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That said, Nordstrom cardmembers enjoy a major advantage: Early Access, beginning as early as July 8, depending on your Nordy Club status.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Like the probiotics claiming to heal your gut, vaginal ones haven’t undergone the stringent safety and efficacy testing necessary for FDA approval.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
7 July 2025
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Testers considered performance across four primary categories: efficacy, texture and experience, fragrance, and packaging.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
30 June 2025
Noun
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That Maggie had gone to the very brink of extinguishing Negan.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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In its penultimate episode, Paradise pushed us to think about what humanity will succumb to if the climate crisis we’ve been so warned about hits its brink.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This sharpens the focus on customer outcomes and transforms vague ideas into concrete solutions.—
Jaime Vallés,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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When Mercury enters your sign on June 26, your ability to communicate your needs and boundaries sharpens.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The original complaints came primarily from members of the Rancho Santa Teresa Property Owners Association, a group of residents in the neighborhood partially bordering the facility.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Surrounded by steep cliffs and bordering a golf course, this beach features golden sands and a calm, inviting setting.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Testers praised its edging, smearing, and all-day comfort.—
The Editors,
Outside Online,
26 June 2025
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Depending on the thickness of the steel chosen, the edging can last from 20 to 25 years.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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“Edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edge. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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