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as in edges
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
a rug with a fancily embroidered border
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as in frontiers
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 bounds
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 borders
Peter Baugh, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
This makes sweet bay magnolia a good selection for rain gardens and pond edges, along with more traditional planting sites in borders and lawns.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Time and again, memoirists reveal how movement—crossing borders, traversing cities, changing addresses—was fundamental to the process of reinventing their identities and their life circumstances.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
According to the petition filed by Fort Worth and Aledo, a city can only annex land that is contiguous to its existing borders.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Feb. 2026
According to the amendment, townships with more than four points and that share at least 80% of their borders and 51% of their population with a municipality will reorganize within House Bill 1315’s process, instead of merging with another township.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Some customs may transcend borders, while others can differ across cultures.
—Mariam Fam, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
As businesses expand across borders and individuals face increasingly complex legal challenges, the role of forward thinking lawyers has never been more critical.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The El Paso incident underscores the challenges of coordinating military technology testing with civilian airspace safety, especially near international borders.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
This district borders Iowa and is home to Western Illinois University; Hammond has served this area since 2010.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
In dispute is who controls a comparatively small piece of land that borders the Shapiros' Abington property and property owned by Jeremy and Simone Mock.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Cases are proliferating in a Mexican state that borders Texas, with the pest having escaped containment by an international eradication program that banished it for decades.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
More than half of Exxon’s production came from the still-booming Permian Basin in West Texas and its rapidly rising output from offshore Guyana, which borders Venezuela.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
It’s proposed for the Knott-Cowen Tract, a 328-acre piece of land that borders the north and south sides of Interstate 275, just east of the Skyway.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Cremer was last seen in the mining town of Waratah, which borders the Tarkine rainforest, on June 17, 2023.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The strike group was in the Indian Ocean, Central Command said, and not in the Arabian Sea, which borders Iran.
—Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
The northeastern part of Norway curls around Sweden and borders Finland, too.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
This makes sweet bay magnolia a good selection for rain gardens and pond edges, along with more traditional planting sites in borders and lawns.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Time and again, memoirists reveal how movement—crossing borders, traversing cities, changing addresses—was fundamental to the process of reinventing their identities and their life circumstances.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
According to the petition filed by Fort Worth and Aledo, a city can only annex land that is contiguous to its existing borders.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Feb. 2026
According to the amendment, townships with more than four points and that share at least 80% of their borders and 51% of their population with a municipality will reorganize within House Bill 1315’s process, instead of merging with another township.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Some customs may transcend borders, while others can differ across cultures.
—Mariam Fam, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
As businesses expand across borders and individuals face increasingly complex legal challenges, the role of forward thinking lawyers has never been more critical.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The El Paso incident underscores the challenges of coordinating military technology testing with civilian airspace safety, especially near international borders.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
The park borders residential neighborhoods, plus the Brea Senior Center and the local Boys & Girls Club.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
This district borders Iowa and is home to Western Illinois University; Hammond has served this area since 2010.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
In dispute is who controls a comparatively small piece of land that borders the Shapiros' Abington property and property owned by Jeremy and Simone Mock.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Cases are proliferating in a Mexican state that borders Texas, with the pest having escaped containment by an international eradication program that banished it for decades.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
More than half of Exxon’s production came from the still-booming Permian Basin in West Texas and its rapidly rising output from offshore Guyana, which borders Venezuela.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
It’s proposed for the Knott-Cowen Tract, a 328-acre piece of land that borders the north and south sides of Interstate 275, just east of the Skyway.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Cremer was last seen in the mining town of Waratah, which borders the Tarkine rainforest, on June 17, 2023.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The strike group was in the Indian Ocean, Central Command said, and not in the Arabian Sea, which borders Iran.
—Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for borders
Noun
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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This approach also tackles corners and edges that a hose attachment can’t quite reach.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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Its frontiers with Arab neighbors have shifted as a result of wars, annexations, ceasefires and peace agreements.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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To better break through modern wilderness frontiers, Bowlus' newest offering gets upgraded with the 3-in lift, all-terrain tires, spare tire mount and interior lashing system of the Adventure Package.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the special filmed at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, Fleming bounds across the stage sharing his takes on masculinity, conga lines, Trader Joes, Oreos, NPR, dog breeds and more.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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Each time Ivy's owner, Ryan, draws nearer, the dog fakes him out and bounds away, tail wagging.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Funding should be provided for entryways and perimeters for all school campuses.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Those stadium-adjacent lots, however, are unlikely to be open to fan parking at World Cup matches, and will likely be inside security perimeters.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Teapot margins collapse within six to nine months.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
3 Jan. 2026
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Captured with creative camera angles and accompanied by an imaginative score, Alison McAlpine’s film pushes the boundaries of what documentaries are.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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But major changes are underway — attendance boundaries will shift for some families next year, because of the school board’s decision in November to close 10 campuses and International High School.—
Data Reporter,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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One of the biggest ethical concerns surrounds reproduction.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
19 Feb. 2026
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Your memory will be a ray of light piercing the darkness that surrounds us right now as authoritarian drums beat loudly and threaten the civil rights of Americans.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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Shaft circumferences of 15 inches or more are being debuted by top brands like Vince Camuto and Sam Edelman.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Borders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borders. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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