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as in bite
a harsh or sharp quality
the teacher's voice had a sarcastic edge as she welcomed the tardy student to class
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as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the design along the edge of the plate is badly worn
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as in advantage
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
my big feet give me something of an edge in swimming
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as in efficacy
the power to produce a desired result
the utter lack of enforcement provisions totally blunts the edge of the law
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
pavement edging the flower bed
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Recent Examples of edge
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
If California’s Proposition 50 is passed in November, Gray’s district would be slightly redrawn to give it a more Democratic edge.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
But researchers in China have developed a 3D printable bio-active glass that edges closer to the bone’s resilience.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
If California’s Proposition 50 is passed in November, Gray’s district would be slightly redrawn to give it a more Democratic edge.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Nvidia — The chipmaker edged down nearly 1%, giving back some of its gains from the previous session.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
But researchers in China have developed a 3D printable bio-active glass that edges closer to the bone’s resilience.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edge
Noun
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The rodents rarely carry rabies, though squirrel bites have been linked to the transmission of certain diseases to humans.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Mosquito bites can cause a range of reactions, from mild redness and itching to blisters and bruise-like dark spots, depending on the person’s sensitivity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Officials established a perimeter and a search began with canines and drones in the area.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Keller took advantage and scored after two of the gaffes and the third killed a drive in the end zone.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
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The veteran right-hander — who grew up in Anaheim — had sharp command of his pitches and used it to his advantage throughout the night.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The study tested the efficacy of four bite-resistant wetsuit materials–Aqua Armour, Shark Stop, ActionTX-S, and Brewster material.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
24 Sep. 2025
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The ordeal raised questions about the efficacy of the Omnilert system.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Local wages, however, haven’t kept pace, pushing more and more households toward the financial brink.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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The pandemic brought many of us to similar brinks.—
Eric Olson
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An editorial in People's Daily argued that China still lacks in high-level talent needed to sharpen its technological edge, brushing aside fears of excessive immigration.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Richard and Grace was founded on the philosophy that with chaos comes unity, a belief Allen sharpened in moments of global protest, from Black Lives Matter to Palestine.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education has previously accredited 48 programs in the United States, with six located in bordering states.—
Nathan Ansell,
Arkansas Online,
25 Sep. 2025
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The west-central state in Mexico borders the Pacific Ocean and has the best tacos al pastor in the country, Manjarrez said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Delicious and full of flavor, the roast contains brown sugar that balances out the bitterness of the beer, while vinegar adds a hint of brightness.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Additions like maple and honey round out the bitterness and tartness, creating balanced cocktails with depth and finesse.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edge. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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