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Recent Examples of cusp
From a new wave of design-forward hotels, to no-frills seaside villages, wild nature, scenic islands and an art and culture scene that is having a moment, the Var is on the cusp of a moment of its own.
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Monica Mendal, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Stock market bulls wrestled back control last week after a brief respite, putting the S & P 500 back on the cusp of another record high.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 May 2026
The Hurricanes are one half of an Eastern Conference finals that has seen its teams take very different paths to the cusp of reaching the Stanley Cup final.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 May 2026
With the couple on the cusp of celebrating their eighth wedding anniversary on May 19, the question is getting a lot of attention once again.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 17 May 2026
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Monica Mendal, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Stock market bulls wrestled back control last week after a brief respite, putting the S & P 500 back on the cusp of another record high.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 May 2026
The Hurricanes are one half of an Eastern Conference finals that has seen its teams take very different paths to the cusp of reaching the Stanley Cup final.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 May 2026
With the couple on the cusp of celebrating their eighth wedding anniversary on May 19, the question is getting a lot of attention once again.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cusp
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Two other industry groups—the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation and Municipal Waste Europe—have also warned that the industry is on the verge of collapse.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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With New York on the verge of history, and Wemby seemingly making history of his own every night, millions are craning their necks to watch.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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While Carver was born on the farm near the end of the Civil War, visitors today can see a reconstructed cabin marking his birthplace.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The purpose and the extent of hunting were radically altered by the arrival of European guns and markets—the killing of wild animals became an occupation with commercial ends, for both whites and Indians; and wild hides and wild meat became the goods of an insatiable marketplace.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Scandal and disgrace In 1978, host Argentina was on a brink of elimination.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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The Timberwolves’ season, again, faces a brink.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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Insider tip Costa Rica's South Pacific Coast is easily accessible via Sansa Airlines, Costa Rica's domestic carrier.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Badger eclipsed the 50-yard threshold in three of the last four games of the season overall, and his chemistry with Plummer should be at its apex by this point of the season and in a third straight matchup against the same defense.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Some oppose hunting apex predators on ethical grounds, regardless of whether populations are considered healthy and sustainably managed.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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“Cusp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cusp. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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