cusps

Definition of cuspsnext
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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Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • On Sundays, Nana’s serves up chicken and waffles, beef tips and rice, smothered turkey wings and oxtail.
    Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Kylie was dramatically overlining her lips and eventually admitted to getting temporary lip fillers, but that did nothing to stop her fans from clamoring to get any tips on how to make their lips look exactly like hers.
    Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The pandemic brought many of us to similar brinks.
    Eric Olson September 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Emt and Dwyer trailed 6-1 after five ends and managed to throw a huge four-spot on the board in the sixth, cutting the deficit to 6-5.
    Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
  • It’s formulated with shea butter, cacay oil, and almond oil to promote length, enhance moisture retention, and prevent breakage at the ends.
    Eden Stuart, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The venue The wedding took place at the First African Baptist Church on the northern edges of Cumberland Island.
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Dashboard edges, door pockets, cupholders, footwells and trims can all contain LED lighting.
    Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Using them lets the driver maximize engine power under varying driving conditions, such as accelerating in a straight line or blasting between apexes at a track or on a twisty road.
    Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • And the answer may be right in front of their noses.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
  • But a similar situation may be occurring at this very moment, and right under the noses of the current Board of Supervisors.
    John Moorlach, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Cusps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cusps. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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