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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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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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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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The analysts are also looking out for management to detail a path to margin expansion.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
8 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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The group assembled in Romare Bearden Park shortly after 6 p.m., just barely outnumbering a dozen city police officers stationed in clusters around the area’s edge.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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To get started, consider the following first steps: • Deploy in geographically diverse edge and core regions to avoid over-concentration.—
Mark Mahle,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Seven-year-old Zeina roams the hills that surround her village on a rusty bike.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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Naylor is surrounded in the Diamondbacks lineup by hitters like Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte, Geraldo Perdomo, and Eugenio Suarez.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Flynt didn’t hesitate to push boundaries with raw imagery and biting cartoons.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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What’s needed now is not just political courage, but real leadership, capable of driving structural reform and aligning finance with planetary boundaries.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
21 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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Crafted from moisture-wicking cotton and linen, with details like embroidery, scalloped edging, and ruffles, they’re polished without feeling fussy.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
20 June 2025
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The three ribbons are dark red with some gold text and gold edging.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2025
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“Border.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/border. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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