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
Dozens of other skateboarders — mostly men in their 50s and 60s decked out in skating gear — roll along the periphery, watching on, at Encinitas Skate Park near San Diego.
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
The government adopted a watershed defense strategy in 2024 to secure the country’s periphery with investments in additional combat aircraft, tougher cyberdefenses, and more unmanned assets for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
—Ely Ratner, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
So Williams brings that perspective from having been on the periphery of the business from a young age to her fiery missive about the Tait scandal.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 13 June 2025
Sergio Reguilon, a player firmly out of favour before departing as a free agent at the end of the season just finished, noticed Postecoglou drifting to the periphery and tried to encourage him into the group.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 10 June 2025
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
The government adopted a watershed defense strategy in 2024 to secure the country’s periphery with investments in additional combat aircraft, tougher cyberdefenses, and more unmanned assets for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
—Ely Ratner, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
So Williams brings that perspective from having been on the periphery of the business from a young age to her fiery missive about the Tait scandal.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 13 June 2025
Sergio Reguilon, a player firmly out of favour before departing as a free agent at the end of the season just finished, noticed Postecoglou drifting to the periphery and tried to encourage him into the group.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periphery
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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Oftentimes, planting a perimeter screen cover enhances that feeling of safety.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The group assembled in Romare Bearden Park shortly after 6 p.m., just barely outnumbering a dozen city police officers stationed in clusters around the area’s edge.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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To get started, consider the following first steps: • Deploy in geographically diverse edge and core regions to avoid over-concentration.—
Mark Mahle,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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It was formed around 50,000 years ago when a 150-foot-wide iron-nickel asteroid traveling at 26,000 mph carved out a crater nearly a mile wide, 2.5 miles in circumference, and over 550 feet deep.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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That same study also noted a small but significant increase in waist circumference, one marker of health.34 3.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Flynt didn’t hesitate to push boundaries with raw imagery and biting cartoons.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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What’s needed now is not just political courage, but real leadership, capable of driving structural reform and aligning finance with planetary boundaries.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The current threat represents the parasite's northward march through Central America over two years, reaching Mexico in November 2024 and spreading to within 700 miles of the U.S. border.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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The Defense Department would have $1 billion for border security.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Crafted from moisture-wicking cotton and linen, with details like embroidery, scalloped edging, and ruffles, they’re polished without feeling fussy.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
20 June 2025
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The three ribbons are dark red with some gold text and gold edging.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2025
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“Periphery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periphery. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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