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Definition of cusp
: point, apex: such asa : a point of transition (as from one historical period to the next) : turning point; also : edge, verge on the cusp of stardom … you're on the cusp between heat exhaustion and life-threatening heatstroke. — Mark Jannotb : either horn of a crescent moonc : a fixed point on a mathematical curve at which a point tracing the curve would exactly reverse its direction of motiond : an ornamental pointed projection formed by or arising from the intersection of two arcs or foils (see 3foil 4)e (1) : a point on the grinding surface of a tooth (2) : a fold or flap of a cardiac valve
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the cusp of a tooth
medical researchers who are on the cusp of a major breakthrough
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The spaceport opened on the cusp of a national recession.
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Everyone else was ready, surgeons on the cusp of beginning an incredibly intricate procedure.
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The U19s' rising sophomore on the cusp of stardom is Georgia Tech wing Josh Okogie.
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On the cusp of beginning his college golf career, Brendan O'Reilly knew the Western Junior Championship would be a more than sufficient test for the next level.
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This kid is on the cusp of becoming one of the best and most versatile big men in the league.
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But if the GOP leaders are on the cusp of a vote, most senators aren't in the loop.
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Most draft sites have him right on the cusp of, if not in, the first round.
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On the cusp of being empty nesters, the couple slowly started dipping their toes back into winemaking after a 16-year hiatus.
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Origin and Etymology of cusp
Latin cuspis point
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: a pointed end or part where two curves meet
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