rough edges

plural noun

: things that need to be improved or finished
The project still has a few rough edges.

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Some of these shortcomings are characteristic of early-release hardware, where first adopters often have to navigate rough edges as features mature. Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026 February 19 – March 20 Soft encouragement wraps around your rough edges. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026 Within its rough edges and moments of artifice, something raw and unresolved is uncovered. Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026 Plus, your lawn will likely get a better cut when obstacles are removed and rough edges are smoothed. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rough edges

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“Rough edges.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rough%20edges. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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