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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
Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Arielle Konig testified the hike turned violent when her husband grabbed her and tried to force her toward the edge of a cliff.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Brugler pointed to Michigan’s Jaishawn Barham, who played linebacker before transitioning to edge rusher last year.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Senior defender Zara Hasan took the ball away from a Fremd attacker at the edge of Naperville North’s penalty area and cleared the ball into space.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Arielle Konig testified the hike turned violent when her husband grabbed her and tried to force her toward the edge of a cliff.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Rocky Vankoski homered, and Jacoby Hogencamp pitched 6 2/3 innings, striking out 11 and allowing only one earned run as Catholic Memorial (3-0) edged Xaverian, 4-3.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Brugler pointed to Michigan’s Jaishawn Barham, who played linebacker before transitioning to edge rusher last year.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
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Expect fiery cocktails and spicy bites — plus a few surprise DJ sets for a daytime experience that's as much about the vibe as the drink in your hand.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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But households are already feeling the bite.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 6-foot guard fits a prototype of length and shooting acumen preferred by the team’s front office, which hopes to build out a perimeter group that can be equally active on offense and disruptive on defense.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Why move on from a player whose defensive edge and perimeter shooting seemed tailor-made for what Golden State lacked?—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has proved its biggest strategic advantage in the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Penguins opted to sit Crosby and several other regulars after clinching a playoff berth for the first time since the 2021-22 season and home ice advantage throughout the first round.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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But its efficacy was only about 73 to 75 percent.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some in the medical community challenge the efficacy of treatments offered by Hydration Room and similar clinics.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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But with the Trojans on the very brink of the tournament bubble, time is quickly running out on that possibility.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Topline Spirit Airlines announced on Tuesday a deal with its creditors to emerge from bankruptcy later this year, with plans to substantially shrink the company while shedding more than $5 billion in debt, marking the discount airline’s second return from the financial brink in less than a year.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Wearing a button-down shirt instantly sharpens an ensemble and gives denim, especially, a much clearer direction.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
12 Apr. 2026
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The pattern sharpened in Tuesday’s results.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tehran Mayor AliReza Zakani shared photos of the posters as part of a statement pledging Iranian support for their allies bordering Israel.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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The section that borders the Osceola-Polk line got even more traffic, with an average of over 160,000 vehicles daily in 2025.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Acidic liquids can tame that bitterness.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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After bitterness, a little sweetness is in order.—
Michelle Huneven,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edge. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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