BORDERLINES Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

borderlines

noun

plural of borderline

as in borders

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something the actual borderline separating the two properties is now being disputed

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Recent Examples of borderlines Her presence helps define the smart way Little Fish positions itself along the borderlines of casual and fancy, quirky and elegant. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

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Noun

When strong protections are easier to access, more entrepreneurs can participate in the digital economy, sell across borders, and adopt new technologies with confidence.

— Michael Miebach, Time, 30 Oct. 2026
Officials agreed to strengthen cross-border surveillance, share information, and keep borders open.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of borders

Noun

Perhaps the most significant shift Gen Z is bringing to the workplace is their view on mental health and boundaries.

— Kent Ingle, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Duzan also supports raising the minimum wage and an independent redistricting commission for drawing the boundaries of political districts.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of boundaries

Noun

Thursday’s action ramps up the pressure on the institutions, which were sent a document by the financial protection agency demanding data about their loans in Eaton and Palisades fire perimeters.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Outside their perimeters, vendors hawked noodles and cigarettes from makeshift stalls.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of perimeters

Noun

The bar’s aesthetic verges on Brutalist, with walls made of concrete blocks, uniform round tables, and stone chairs affixed to the floor, but its offerings are a more conventional list of classic cocktails, including Spritzes and Negronis.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Still, sometimes the songs feel like they’re trapped in amber, with emotion muted and songwriting that verges on repetitive.

— Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026

Definition of verges

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But a recent study found that people with larger waist circumferences who ate one avocado daily for six months did not see improvements in blood sugar, insulin levels, or insulin resistance.

— Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 30 June 2026
Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.

— Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025

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