1
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
Rose Evans
updated May 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
In the new film, Yana Radeva stars as an archaeologist working on a dig in Svilengrad, a small town on the Bulgarian border.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Elsewhere, a Ukrainian drone killed a civilian in the Russian town of Grayvoron, in the Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, local authorities reported on Sunday morning.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
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Noun
But a recent lane configuration caused so much confusion for drivers on the stretch of freeway at the Meridian-Nampa border that the Idaho Transportation Department had to act fast over Memorial Day weekend to change it.
—Rose Evans
updated May 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
In the new film, Yana Radeva stars as an archaeologist working on a dig in Svilengrad, a small town on the Bulgarian border.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Verb
Elsewhere, a Ukrainian drone killed a civilian in the Russian town of Grayvoron, in the Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, local authorities reported Sunday morning.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Elsewhere, a Ukrainian drone killed a civilian in the Russian town of Grayvoron, in the Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, local authorities reported on Sunday morning.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for border
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Even Donovan Mitchell’s 31-point performance wasn’t enough to keep Cleveland competitive as the Knicks’ defense smothered the Cavaliers’ perimeter attack for the fourth straight game.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Establishing a perimeter would seem to be the first manifestation of a safety zone on the lunar surface, although Isaacman would not confirm this when asked directly.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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That captures the frontier models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, xAI, and a handful of others.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The next frontier One of the last times Chris Mosier saw Jason Collins was in 2024, at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City during Pride.—
Eryn Mathewson,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Executives said that changes to margin and cost strategies will be the second-most important theme shaping the industry in 2026 — second only to trade disruptions like tariffs, the report found.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Microsoft highlights productivity gains and organizational change, but there isn’t a focus on tying AI adoption to margin improvement, cost reduction, or payback periods.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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The mattress on the bed was a little short and my bare feet hung off the edge, beyond the light white sheet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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All that was left of the snow was shoveled into melting mounds at the edges of intersections and crosswalks.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant have long kept details surrounding the creative aspect of their relationship private, until now.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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The conflict and uncertainty surrounding it have continued to ripple through energy markets, with Exxon delivering a warning Thursday that oil inventories are on track to reach dangerously low levels in the coming weeks, forcing prices to spike and curbing demand.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Earlier, Mars square Pluto may intensify pressure between group expectations and personal boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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The Litani River has been a de facto boundary in Lebanon, with large areas to the south under Israeli military control despite the ceasefire that’s been in place for more than a month.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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The girl hurled the ball all the way down the hallway, and Hadley bounded happily to retrieve and gently return it.—
Laura Ungar,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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On Monday, Miller bounded toward the Globe Life Field mound after two batters.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Shorter varieties are perfect for the front of borders and edging paths and patios.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Asymmetrical scalloped edging, warm wood, and clean lines make this whimsical mirror an easy yes for a midimalist setup.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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“Border.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/border. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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