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cusps

noun

plural of cusp

as in verges

an interval of time just before the onset of something medical researchers who are on the cusp of a major breakthrough

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as in tips

the last and usually sharp or tapering part of something long and narrow the cusp of a fang

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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
These ideas are big and ripe for the picking, but James’ interest in delivering a full meal verges on overstuffed.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026

Definition of verges

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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, 10 July 2026
Read More Lifestyle Writer Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.

— Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 10 July 2026

Definition of tips

Noun

The framing of balance implies that work and life exist on opposite ends of a scale, with success meaning keeping them perfectly level.

— Aaron Wolowiec, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
But the notion of ends rationalizing the means is problematic on many levels, most of all because without boundaries and structure there is chaos, and few have the same means and leverage at their disposal.

— Vahe Gregorian July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

Definition of ends

Noun

Fold the foil in half, then fold up the edges to make 2-inch-high sides.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026
Authorities appeared concerned about the dangers of having a large crowd alongside the procession, with officials on loudspeakers urging the public to walk slowly, not to push and to stay to the edges of the street.

— Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of edges

Noun

In one scene, a pair of revellers dance naked just outside the fence of the Calvary Cemetery, thumbing their noses at the reaper while the Manhattan skyline towers in the distance.

— Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 4 July 2026
What made the difference was an angle here, a line there, small dimensional differences in eyes, noses, mouths.

— John Madson, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026

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