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as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the southern verge of the national park
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as in to border
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Recent Examples of verge
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 24 May 2025
This is verging on sci-fi dystopian stuff, yet ultimately The Entity is just a buzzword-y MacGuffin that Ethan needs to put in a box against all odds.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
The game is set on a planet on the brink of societal collapse when a threat in the form of underground creatures known as the Locust take humanity to the verge of extinction.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 15 May 2025
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Noun
However, none of the news items ever truly feels like a premonition, given their swift and uninvolving appearance, verging on ironic in intent.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 24 May 2025
This is verging on sci-fi dystopian stuff, yet ultimately The Entity is just a buzzword-y MacGuffin that Ethan needs to put in a box against all odds.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Verb
However, multiple experts have stated that Iran was not on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon, according to previous reporting from McClatchy News.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
The game is set on a planet on the brink of societal collapse when a threat in the form of underground creatures known as the Locust take humanity to the verge of extinction.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verge
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
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Periphery, fresh off their 2025 release Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre, will bring their signature technical wizardry to the tour, while Honey Revenge, whose debut album Retrograde Heart has been praised for its infectious hooks and alternative edge, will add an exciting contrast to the lineup.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
9 July 2025
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The tiles are made from non-toxic, BPA-free plastic with smooth, rounded edges.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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The evacuation zone covers a large area north of the Grand Canyon, bordered by the Utah state line to the north, Grand Canyon National Park to the south, House Rock Valley Road/Buffalo Ranch Road to the east, and Kaibab National Forest to the west.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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Black netting bordered the makeshift field, just as a precaution for any rogue lacrosse balls.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Danielle Scott, a legally blind Afro-Cuban, Polish-Jewish, and Asian mixed-media artist at the cusp of international fame, risks her own well-being by exposing herself to the intergenerational trauma of the Atlantic Slave Trade.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2025
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That journey, which has already seen the top pick of the 2021 draft endure a major injury and historic losing, earn an All-Star bid and lift the Detroit Pistons back to the playoffs, led him to the cusp of his defining moment.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Jacket; Although warmer and dryer conditions are anticipated the fire is expected to remain in its current perimeter.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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No Wires, No Noise, No Worries—Just Smarter Lawn Care Unlike most models on the market, which require burying a perimeter boundary wire, this model does not.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
Verb
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George and Amal Clooney The couple first held a symbolic wedding at the seven-star Aman Canal Grande Hotel, followed by a civil ceremony at the 16th-century Palazzo Cavalli adjoining the Ca' Farsetti, the Venice town hall where civil weddings routinely take place.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Photo : Gregory White/Seattle Home Photography An adjoining sunroom serves as a less formal spot to have a meal.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Hours in the studio: sitting on a stool, staring at the drawer of unwilling brushes and oils, not touching a single one.—
Clare Sestanovich,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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Jonathan Lamb told reporters earlier in the week, urging residents not to touch mounds of wreckage before it’s properly searched.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
13 July 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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“Verge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verge. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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