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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
Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
After a motorcyclist spotted a small skull lying on the desert sand, four bodies were found in two shallow graves in the southwestern edge of the Mojave Desert.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2025
Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Her feature added a modern twist and edge to our image of the track and Beverly Hills.
—Kristine Kwak, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Munich, a historic city of more than 1 million people, was already on edge after its famed Oktoberfest beer festival was closed for several hours earlier this week due to a bomb threat.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
After a motorcyclist spotted a small skull lying on the desert sand, four bodies were found in two shallow graves in the southwestern edge of the Mojave Desert.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Ogbo Okoronkwo is expected to have suffered a season-ending triceps tear in Sunday’s win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a league source told The Athletic.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Her feature added a modern twist and edge to our image of the track and Beverly Hills.
—Kristine Kwak, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edge
Noun
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Still, the two main budget bills easily passed both chambers and were sent to the governor before the Senate took up the marijuana tax legislation, taking the bite out of Hall's threat.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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To reduce the risk of mosquito bites and West Nile virus, health officials recommend using insect repellent and wearing long sleeves and long pants when outdoors, especially during peak mosquito activity at dawn and dusk.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Shot creation shouldn’t be a problem, but perimeter shooting could be.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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These events underscore ongoing challenges in securing these bases, particularly when personnel bring personal weapons, mental health issues arise, or external assailants breach security perimeters.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Securing the Shield ensures the top seed for Philly and home-field advantage throughout the MLS Cup playoffs for a team that has quietly gone about a consistent season without grabbing much in the way of attention.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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For today’s leaders, this means approaching every critical business decision with a mindset that considers how AI can deliver a competitive advantage.—
Derya Matras,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The findings on the effect of treatment duration and age on berberine efficacy are conflicting.—
Trang Tran,
Verywell Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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This would forego the need for a larger phase 3 study, though other trials may be done to confirm the treatment’s efficacy.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
30 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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The new Tottenham coach has instilled a greater solidity and resilience in the side that looks to be an excellent foundation for long-term success, but those attacking tools will need sharpening in the short term.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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With 12 knives that slice, chop, and dice with minimal effort (and a sharpening blade to keep their edges pristine), whipping up more elaborate meals is a bit easier.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The vote had outsize importance because of Moldova’s strategic location bordering Ukraine and NATO-member Romania, along with a long-running domestic conflict that has seen a breakaway region align with Moscow.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The other is much larger and exists on the western slopes of the mountain ranges bordering the Pacific from Alaska southward to Northern California.—
Worth Matthewson,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps the bitterness refers to the alimony check?—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Phillies have tasted enough bitterness in previous Octobers to know that.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edge. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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