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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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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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as in to touch (on)
to come very close to being
that comment borders on insubordination, and you should be more careful in the future
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as in to join
to be adjacent to
that state borders on three others
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Recent Examples of border
Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
In March 2024, Rupa was deployed to the front line in a remote area near the China border, where the KIA was fighting against Myanmar military junta forces for control over a major highway.
—Emily Fishbein, Hpan Ja Brang, The Dial, 17 Apr. 2025
Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Other nearby hospitals Westchester encompasses a swath of the county roughly bordered by Eighth Street/Tamiami Trail to the north, Southwest 40th Street/Bird Road to the south, the Palmetto Expressway to the east and Southwest 117th Avenue to the west, according to a 2020 county memorandum.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Tijuana, as a border city and a constantly changing place, has completely different sides to it.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
In March 2024, Rupa was deployed to the front line in a remote area near the China border, where the KIA was fighting against Myanmar military junta forces for control over a major highway.
—Emily Fishbein, Hpan Ja Brang, The Dial, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
These areas spread across a 15-mile triangle bordered by Highway 20, the Skagit River, and the Swinomish Channel.
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—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Other nearby hospitals Westchester encompasses a swath of the county roughly bordered by Eighth Street/Tamiami Trail to the north, Southwest 40th Street/Bird Road to the south, the Palmetto Expressway to the east and Southwest 117th Avenue to the west, according to a 2020 county memorandum.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for border
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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
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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 advertising frontier represents yet another example of how crypto casinos operate in regulatory gray areas, constantly adapting to reach audiences globally from day one.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Phoenix 1, a prototype spacecraft built by German company Atmos Space Cargo, rode to the final frontier on April 21 via SpaceX's Bandwagon-3 rideshare mission.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Texas Tech After making a splash in the winter window, the Red Raiders have made key additions in the spring as well, landing Stanford edge rusher David Bailey and Colorado offensive lineman Cash Cleveland.—
Sam Khan Jr.,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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In a system plagued by fragmentation, mobile care can deliver both clinical impact and operational edge.—
Paulina Wierzbicka,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Art Across Boundaries Since a young age, Yi Ming has been passionate about the power the visual arts possess to transcend not only philosophical and disciplinary boundaries, but also cultural and national borders.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Without the boundaries of a traditional office, remote workers can easily blur the lines between work and personal life, leading to distractions, procrastination, or even burnout.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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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
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The stars slyly become the circumference of the U.S. presidential seal.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2025
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The entire circumference of Lake Chūzenji measures a little over nine miles and is lined with scenic trails.—
Paul Jebara,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Border.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/border. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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