1
as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
a rug with a fancily embroidered border
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2
as in frontier
a region along the dividing line between two countries
people who live on an international border get used to carrying a passport
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as in to margin
to serve as a border for
that velvet bordered the sleeves on this shirt, until it fell off
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Recent Examples of border
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The challenges were many; far more than borders have been altered since 1775.
—Sarah Botstein, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
The area between Chamberlain Lane, Collins Lane and North Winchester Acres Road is the only landmass bordering the truck plant that is not currently developed as part of the automaker's facility or the nearby railroads.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Each towel is designed with a dobby border that adds a touch of elegance and luxury.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The challenges were many; far more than borders have been altered since 1775.
—Sarah Botstein, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Heavy rainfall was reported since Friday in the district, which borders India and is known for growing tea.
—CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
The area between Chamberlain Lane, Collins Lane and North Winchester Acres Road is the only landmass bordering the truck plant that is not currently developed as part of the automaker's facility or the nearby railroads.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for border
Noun
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The percentage indicates how much of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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The group then moved along a secure perimeter road between the jail and a building under construction, authorities said.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
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About 15 drones were spotted flying over eastern Belgium's Elsenborn military training area, a NATO base in the Liège province near the German frontier, the Brussels Signal media outlet reported.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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With Tinker’s launch, Thinking Machines Lab is betting that the next frontier in AI lies not in building ever-larger models, but in democratizing access to advanced capabilities through fine-tuning tools.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Medicare Advantage enrollment directly influences UnitedHealth’s profitability—the mix and quality of plans that enrollees choose drives government bonuses and margin differences.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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As volume grows, so does margin leverage — which explains why their operating margins have expanded so violently.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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Audi — never one to truly push hard into the proper luxury coupe market, but always working around its edges — has bowed out of the two-door market entirely.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
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While Nashville has grown by leaps and bounds, so have its smaller surrounding cities, as people flock to the suburbs, eager to enjoy small-town charm while staying close to the conveniences of a major metro.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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The paddock was filled with drivers and engineers working together while surrounded by fans watching closely.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The board urges the alliance to request the necessary funding to support improved transportation within IPS boundaries and asks that all schools participate in a centralized system or forfeit a portion of their operations funding to support this centralized service.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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The original poster replied directly to this comment to clarify her boundaries.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The highway is bounded by neighborhoods and businesses on either side.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Her daughter, who is now 8, bounded down the steps first, wearing a pink bow and a broad smile.—
Melissa Sanchez,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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,
28 Sep. 2025
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Fill empty spaces with more soil to ensure the edging is compact.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Border.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/border. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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