1
as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
a rug with a fancily embroidered border
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in to margin
to serve as a border for
that velvet bordered the sleeves on this shirt, until it fell off
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of border
Erica Firpo, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
That makes her one of the biggest influencers from her home country, and her appeal—from her famous blonde hair to snaps of Swedish countryside life—has crossed borders.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The trip to Bulgaria was part of von der Leyen’s tour of several European Union states that border Russia, Belarus and the Black Sea.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for border
Noun
Meanwhile, my husband Darius was carving his way through Courmayeur’s 100 kilometers of trails, probably with his eye on the French border.
—Erica Firpo, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
That makes her one of the biggest influencers from her home country, and her appeal—from her famous blonde hair to snaps of Swedish countryside life—has crossed borders.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
The European leader is currently on a tour of the European Union’s nations bordering Russia and Belarus.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The trip to Bulgaria was part of von der Leyen’s tour of several European Union states that border Russia, Belarus and the Black Sea.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for border
Recent Examples of Synonyms for border
Noun
-
As of Thursday evening, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
-
Many require a minimum perimeter of 320 inches, or more than 26 feet.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Like all new frontiers, the college athletics landscape brings massive opportunity.—
Nick LoMaglio,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
-
Artificial intelligence is pushing the frontiers of science and technology—piloting military drones, diagnosing diseases, and designing enzymes that devour plastic waste.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Conclusion In conclusion, ServiceNow continues to be a leading software provider, with steady revenue growth, strong cash flow, and margins that many enterprise software competitors would envy.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
-
As volume grows, so does margin leverage — which explains why their operating margins have expanded so violently.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
Noun
-
On the southwestern side of the fire, hand crews and dozers began building new containment lines along Sycamore Ridge Road to prevent the westward spread of the fire from the Dinkey Creek drainage and cut the fire off close to its active edge.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
-
The base stores up to three tools, including a corner cleaner and an edge sweeper.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The Jets also failed twice to convert on two-point conversions, once in the first half (Braelon Allen was stuffed) and again in the fourth quarter — after needlessly burning a timeout, Fields forced a throw to Wilson, surrounded by three defensive backs, in the back right corner of the end zone.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
-
Fire containment Understanding what 14% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The plan in Missouri and other states would be an overt use of partisan gerrymandering, a term used to describe the practice of redrawing electoral district boundaries to favor one party over another.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
-
Many users sided with the OP, arguing that her boundaries deserve to be respected.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The duo begin a frantic game of hide-and-seek, with the rabbit running from one side of the tree to the other as the fawn bounds after it.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
-
Her most recent project bounds up multiple tallies and even reappears on one.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Fill empty spaces with more soil to ensure the edging is compact.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Aug. 2025
-
Creeping speedwell makes a great lawn substitute and works well between pavers or as an edging along pathways.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Border.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/border. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share