as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the dogs are confined by an invisible electronic fence that runs along the periphery of the yard
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Recent Examples of periphery
Another study showed that learning how to juggle — and practicing for 30 minutes per day — for six weeks could increase white matter in part of the brain involved with motor functioning, including in the periphery of vision.
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Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The light from these stars is best viewed away from city lights and becomes easier to detect when the star cluster is in the periphery of your vision, where the cells that excel at night vision are at their densest.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 July 2025
Our three buddy heroes end almost every episode in a hug, while suitors circle the periphery.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
Health care providers, after years of building on the periphery where land was cheaper and easier to obtain, continue to look for ways to get closer to customers and relieve pressure on their overcrowded emergency rooms.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 5 July 2025
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Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The light from these stars is best viewed away from city lights and becomes easier to detect when the star cluster is in the periphery of your vision, where the cells that excel at night vision are at their densest.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 July 2025
Our three buddy heroes end almost every episode in a hug, while suitors circle the periphery.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
Health care providers, after years of building on the periphery where land was cheaper and easier to obtain, continue to look for ways to get closer to customers and relieve pressure on their overcrowded emergency rooms.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periphery
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Fire containment Interpreting what 81% containment means The percentage indicates how much of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The city, state of Illinois and Cubs recently came to an agreement to surround Wrigley Field’s perimeter with concrete bollards and widen the sidewalks along Addison Street.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Fifth-year edge rusher Malachi Lawrence, who was also held back by an injury during the spring, took comfort in the support of his teammate.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys owner wants his edge rusher suited up and playing with or without an extension in place.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Other factors, including rising ocean levels and the warming—and thus swelling—of the atmosphere can make a difference too, slightly increasing planetary circumference.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Plus, people who supplement with 30 grams of ground flaxseed have been found to see more reductions in waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio compared to a control group.10 How to Use It: Try using whole or ground flaxseeds as a high-fiber topping for oatmeal, chia pudding, and smoothie bowls.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 July 2025
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Fearing judgment imprisons a leader to accept boundaries as a rule of self.—
Paige Francis,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Needless to say, at 19,000 Kelvin, the solid gold sample blew past that boundary, heating up to more than 14 times its melting point, which is about 1,300 Kelvin.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 July 2025
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This is in the unincorporated area of DeLand in Lake County along County Road 42 west of the Lake-Volusia border of the St. Johns River and city of DeLand in neighboring Volusia County.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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After Sabraw ruled that such separations of families arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border were unconstitutional, the focus of the litigation turned to reunification.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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Thin plastic edging may break down quickly, so choose something that will hold up over time.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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Resist the urge to edge around trees; healthy trees can be compromised when surface roots are severed during the edging process.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2025
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“Periphery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periphery. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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