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noun

ˈbȯr-dər How to pronounce border (audio)
Definition of bordernext
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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border

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verb

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
Noun
Especially as a as a Latino artist, seeing that aspect come through and connect across so many different borders was amazing. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026 Shared Challenges, Different Perspectives At the conference, conversations about safety crossed disciplines and borders. — Lauren Footman, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
There’s a marshy creek that runs down the west side of the property, and that creekbottom transitions to a 100-yard-wide stretch of hardwoods that border a hayfield. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026 According to the report, Houthi forces shot down a Saudi drone over the group's stronghold in Saada province, which also borders Saudi Arabia. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for border
Recent Examples of Synonyms for border
  1. perimeter
  2. frontier
  3. margin
  4. edge
  5. surround
  6. boundary
  7. bound
  8. edging
Noun
  • An invite-only Rocket Variant replaces standard features with a single-seat configuration and perimeter thrusters for true flight, rendering it non-road-legal.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Bouquets of flowers, candles and toys line the crosswalk outside the police perimeter in tribute to the victims.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of perimeter
Noun
  • Shilov noted that an emerging problem in the AI ecosystem is that basically anyone doing interesting safety work is likely to be contracted by frontier labs, potentially compromising their work.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The founders intend to keep testing new frontiers, with one tweak to the company’s leadership ranks.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of frontier
Verb
  • Furthermore, Scotto expects Williams' Transmission, Power & Gulf segment to increase quarter-over-quarter, driven by the startup of the Socrates power project and favorable natural gas liquids, or NGL, margins.
    — , CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Protecting margins The challenge isn’t simply detecting token theft or fraud, but rather deciding how to respond.
    — Sarita Singh, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of margin
Noun
  • Yet, as in many speculative markets, sophisticated participants often have access to better information, stronger analytical tools and more advanced risk-management techniques than retail participants, giving them an informational edge.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The eastern edge of the park is the north-south alley that serves businesses along Laramie.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of edge
Verb
  • An unopened box may look exciting when it is surrounded by balloons, friends and the smell of cake.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Visceral fat — which lies deep within the abdomen and surrounds internal organs — has also been linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, Cleveland Clinic states.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of surround
Noun
  • The arch would be built in the middle of a traffic circle tucked inside Washington's boundaries near Arlington National Cemetery.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Greece and Turkey, both NATO members, have been embroiled for decades in disputes over maritime boundaries in the Aegean Sea and eastern Mediterranean, as well as the divided island of Cyprus.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of boundary
Verb
  • The Smart Streets program was first launched in November 2024 in an area bounded by Roosevelt Road, Ashland Avenue, North Avenue, and Lake Michigan.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Another good sign, less than a minute later, was when Kessler got an offensive rebound and bounded back up for a dunk.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of bound
Noun
  • The small, irregular pearls appeared around the armholes of a long and lean mesh dress, and as the delicate edging on a beautiful citron yellow flapper dress with sheer panels.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • After spending eight hours Sunday cutting, edging, shredding, digging and ripping at things in the yard and in the garage, my advice to younger readers is to invest in high-quality tools.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
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“Border.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/border. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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