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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
Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
As the King Charles III England Coast Path National Trail doesn’t include Wales, the final section of the route covers the northwest between Wales and Scotland’s borders.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
In September last year, Scotland secured a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Belarus at Zalaegerszeg near the Austrian and Slovenian borders, after a ruling by UEFA over the role of Belarus as a staging ground for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Applying traditional financial forms of regulation to a technology that was at its core about self-sovereignty, privacy, anonymity, and breaking down global borders was destined to fail.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa denies that his government is bombing targets in Colombian territory, saying military operations remain within Ecuador’s borders.
—Manuel Rueda, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
An automaker may be headquartered in a specific country, and even build all its vehicles there, but can still source parts from outside its borders.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
Move them from the interior of the country to protect our borders.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
The current measures aim to unify the legal, customs, and trade framework across all Iraqi borders in line with the federal constitution.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Since 1983, Mexico has experienced 25 landfalls, but only 14 were in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, which borders the Caribbean on the Yucatán Peninsula.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Centennial Beach borders the billionaire’s under-construction mansion, whose lakefront area’s public access has become a thorny issue.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The slopes of Mount Charleston, which borders the park, stretch even higher, up to an 11,916-foot summit.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
The largest number of deported Mexicans, 12,786, came from Chiapas, which borders Guatemala and is Mexico’s southernmost state.
—Steve Fisher, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Mar. 2026
Talamantes represents District 3, which borders Kaplan’s district to the south.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Officials in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, which borders both Berks and Schuylkill counties, sent a letter urging private parties not to sell or lease property to ICE.
—Aaron Walayat, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
The cemetery borders Parker Street, Washington Street and Cemetery Drive.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
This dwarf morning glory flower is great for borders, containers or even as a groundcover.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
As the King Charles III England Coast Path National Trail doesn’t include Wales, the final section of the route covers the northwest between Wales and Scotland’s borders.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
In September last year, Scotland secured a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Belarus at Zalaegerszeg near the Austrian and Slovenian borders, after a ruling by UEFA over the role of Belarus as a staging ground for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Applying traditional financial forms of regulation to a technology that was at its core about self-sovereignty, privacy, anonymity, and breaking down global borders was destined to fail.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa denies that his government is bombing targets in Colombian territory, saying military operations remain within Ecuador’s borders.
—Manuel Rueda, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
An automaker may be headquartered in a specific country, and even build all its vehicles there, but can still source parts from outside its borders.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
Move them from the interior of the country to protect our borders.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
The current measures aim to unify the legal, customs, and trade framework across all Iraqi borders in line with the federal constitution.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Thomas said he was inspired to create his scene of the Cleveland National Forest by walking his dog on trails near his home in San Diego Country Estates that borders the forest.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Since 1983, Mexico has experienced 25 landfalls, but only 14 were in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, which borders the Caribbean on the Yucatán Peninsula.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Centennial Beach borders the billionaire’s under-construction mansion, whose lakefront area’s public access has become a thorny issue.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The slopes of Mount Charleston, which borders the park, stretch even higher, up to an 11,916-foot summit.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
The largest number of deported Mexicans, 12,786, came from Chiapas, which borders Guatemala and is Mexico’s southernmost state.
—Steve Fisher, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Mar. 2026
Talamantes represents District 3, which borders Kaplan’s district to the south.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Officials in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, which borders both Berks and Schuylkill counties, sent a letter urging private parties not to sell or lease property to ICE.
—Aaron Walayat, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
The cemetery borders Parker Street, Washington Street and Cemetery Drive.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for borders
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For a more permanent solution, Wang recommends sewing the edges of the sheets together and leaving an opening to stuff the bed with fabric scraps or old clothes.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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Weed the edges around the sidewalk regularly and trim shrubs and grass that hang over the sidewalk because their shade can promote mold and moss growth.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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The frontiers of chip technology are constantly evolving and so using the newest hardware usually provides higher performance and energy efficiency, which reduces the risks of system failure.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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New particles and rare processes can be revealed through accelerator physics at or beyond the current energy frontiers, but this is not without risk.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Noah’s technical ability on snare drum is leaps and bounds ahead of other students his age, and his consistently excellent drumming anchors our drumline’s sound.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Over six feet tall and skinny, with a mass of reddish curls, Fleming leaps and bounds across stage while delivering riffs on the bitmoji skills of baby boomers, ballads dedicated to deceased chain craft store Joann’s Fabrics, and Celine Dion’s gamer sons.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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That plan must spell out when perimeters are established and removed, how distances are determined, how emergency access is preserved, and how officers engage with the public.—
Joseph Potasnik,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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These passes, like standard passes, are for parking spaces outside security perimeters.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Wall Street analysts are bracing for a volatile road ahead for CoreWeave as its massive infrastructure ramp pressures margins and drives up costs.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Teapot margins collapse within six to nine months.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Your compassion remains strong, yet choosing yourself first, even in a small way, strengthens boundaries and helps every connection feel more honest.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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His extensive writing crossed the boundaries of academic and philosophical disciplines, providing a vision of modern society and social interaction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Because meningococcal disease can be difficult to diagnose, health care providers who suspect the illness will collect samples of blood or cerebrospinal fluid, which surrounds the spinal cord.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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For World Cup visitors, the museum offers a window into the culture of Silicon Valley, the global technology hub that surrounds Levi’s Stadium.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 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 20 Mar. 2026.
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