the perimeter
noun
basketball
: the area on a basketball court that is not close to the basket
He scored from the perimeter.
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As Houston started focusing more on eliminating shots around the basket, Atlanta swung the ball around the perimeter and created easy 3-point looks that drew frustrated timeouts from Udoka on multiple occasions.
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William Guillory, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Cassell recommends lining the perimeter of your room with a contrasting tile (think penny tiles in a complementary shade) to add a touch of personality while still keeping with a classic aesthetic.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
One problem: The Buffs won’t have quite as big of a speed advantage on the perimeter.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Masked agents have been seen patrolling the perimeter, and at least two immigration law firms are situated directly behind the building, according to The New York Times.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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William Guillory, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Cassell recommends lining the perimeter of your room with a contrasting tile (think penny tiles in a complementary shade) to add a touch of personality while still keeping with a classic aesthetic.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
One problem: The Buffs won’t have quite as big of a speed advantage on the perimeter.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Masked agents have been seen patrolling the perimeter, and at least two immigration law firms are situated directly behind the building, according to The New York Times.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the perimeter
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“The perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20perimeter. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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