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
Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
And while Americana references are infused throughout, Hilfiger believes its appeal goes beyond U.S. borders.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
Mie Hoejris Dahl, Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2025
Tibet is an autonomous region controlled by China, which borders Tibet to the north and east.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 June 2025
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Noun
Construction work on the final Interstate 5 exit before drivers reach the U.S.-Mexico border has been postponed until sometime next week, Caltrans officials said Tuesday.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
And while Americana references are infused throughout, Hilfiger believes its appeal goes beyond U.S. borders.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
Verb
In Catatumbo, a northeastern region bordering Venezuela, over 57,000 people have been displaced since January due to violence.
—Mie Hoejris Dahl, Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2025
Tibet is an autonomous region controlled by China, which borders Tibet to the north and east.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for border
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The Thunder will take the fouls, whether from him, from fellow perimeter pests Alex Caruso, Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace, or from rim protectors Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2025
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Scholars have often argued that the minimum characteristic of a great power is the ability to decisively shape outcomes in the region beyond its immediate frontiers.—
ASHLEY J. TELLIS,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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As deepfakes and cyberthreats become more sophisticated, the next frontier of digital trust will be defined by the balance between absolute security and fundamental privacy rights.—
Rohan Pinto,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The company’s strong pricing has also continued to raise its paint stores margin growth.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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Tie it to promotions, to team success, to margin growth.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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That’s why more discerning buyers are setting their sights on The Village of Loch Lloyd, a hidden treasure on the southern edge of the metro.—
Loch Lloyd Residential Real Estate,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
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Raúl Jiménez brought the crowd out of its stupor less than two minutes into the second half, chasing a through ball from Santiago Giménez into the penalty area, then finishing with his right foot from the edge of the six-yard box to double the lead.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2025
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More than a hundred law enforcement officers surrounded them on the block.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Snowfall: None James Mayo / Chicago Tribune 1 of 10 A crowd surrounds a burning squad car during unrest in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago on June 12, 1966. 1966: In Humboldt Park, white Chicago police Officer Thomas Munyon shot Arcelis Cruz, a young Puerto Rican man, in the leg.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Understanding Job Crafting Job crafting is the physical and cognitive changes individuals make to tasks or relational boundaries of their work.—
Jonathan H. Westover,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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English scalping did not, in other words, undermine their understanding of the meaning of hair as beyond the boundaries of the body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
Verb
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The typically sluggish Phil, outfitted from head to toe in the style of Professor Coltrane Von Tutt, bounded out onto the convention floor with dramatic flair, flipping his homemade purple cape vigorously from side to side.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
18 June 2025
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The same dog who once could barely walk now bounds across the shelter yard with joyful energy.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Unfortunately, physical barriers like metal or plastic edging will not contain ground ivy, thanks to the underground roots.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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The cabin also has brown edging that pairs perfectly with the rose gold (an alloy from pure gold and copper) hardware found throughout the interior.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
19 May 2025
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“Border.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/border. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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