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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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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

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From playful color palettes to chic lighting ideas and nostalgic personalization, designers are sharing their best tips for decorating full-sized, pencil, and even tabletop trees.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
Known for their white feathers, black wing and tail tips and bright blue skin around their eyes, Bali mynas are native to a small region of the Indonesian island of Bali.

— CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

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All spiders lack telomere repeats which are the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
The Illinois comptroller is the only statewide office without an incumbent running, and two candidates from opposite ends of the state are vying to fill the spot.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of ends

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Bake until crust is dry around the edges and just beginning to brown, 25–35 minutes.

— Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Removing leaves from the edges of your garden beds will give you a clean boundary between the lawn and garden beds, adding some order to the garden’s appearance.

— Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of edges

Noun

Other tests employ cheaper and more portable electronic noses, which are made of a series of sensors that can pick out various molecules.

— Marta Zaraaska, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026
Considering that deer live by their noses, Woods has a logical theory about why deer are most active at dawn and dusk.

— Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2026

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