as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the margins of the paper should only be an inch wide
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
the riverbed is margined by a flat beach of smooth rocks
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Recent Examples of margin
Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The margin of error is plus or minus 3.1 percentage points for all adults and plus or minus 6.8 percentage points for public school parents.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Additionally, the firm likes Uber’s profitability setup, free cash flow potential and margin upside.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2025
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Noun
That gives it a scalability and margin advantage that other models can’t easily match.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The margin of error is plus or minus 3.1 percentage points for all adults and plus or minus 6.8 percentage points for public school parents.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Verb
Of course, should the company’s sales grow and/or margins expand, the impact of the buyback would be even more impactful, giving shareholders a greater claim to the larger profit.
—CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Additionally, the firm likes Uber’s profitability setup, free cash flow potential and margin upside.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for margin
Noun
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But Nungesser argues a better option is to strengthen the Mississippi River's flow by filling crevasses along the river's edge that have widened over the years.—
Kati Weis,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Beane took three cornerbacks, two defensive tackles and edge rusher Landon Jackson.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Case counts in Ontario reached 1,020 as of Wednesday, mostly in the southwest part that borders Michigan.—
DEVI SHASTRI,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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The landlocked country in southern Africa is bordered by eight other countries and major transport corridors crisscross the nation.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, though, the Magic are missing their most disruptive perimeter defender, Jalen Suggs, and their high-scoring sixth man, center Moe Wagner.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Sky bulked up their roster with perimeter shooters and facilitators who can space the floor and increase the team’s 3-point volume.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To add a simple yet effective border to your garden, skip the plastic edging and instead go for a more natural look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Mint spreads by rhizomes, and a garden bed with deep edging will prevent most escapees.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to the laboratory, sargassum in the Atlantic was first reported in 1492 by Christopher Columbus during his voyage in the North Atlantic Ocean, which possibly led to the name of Sargasso Sea, the only sea on Earth that has no physical boundary.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The evening’s dress code is Tailored for You, which will hopefully inspire celebrities to push the boundaries of tailored menswear and embrace the opportunity to highlight Black designers.—
Whitney Perry,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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The main structure is a large wooden ring, around one and a half miles in circumference, that’s inspired by traditional Japanese wooden architecture but modernized with the latest technology.—
Matt Alt,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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For an official tournament, the ball must be inflated to 12 inches in circumference.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Margin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/margin. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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