cusps

plural of cusp
1
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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2
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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tips
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  • Implement these tips to build resilience, reduce stress, and secure a debt-free future.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Mocha mousse tips, combined with a sheer or nude base, are the definition of minimalism with a modern twist.
    Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Cusps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cusps. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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