EDGE (OUT) Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

edge (out)

verb

Definition of edge (out)

as in to nose out

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Fleur and Caroline put innumerable noses out of joint on their paths to creative and intellectual fulfillment; lovers become dejected, friendships are left to go cold, and each woman’s devotion to her work is viewed with resentment and suspicion.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
Rasmussen’s high placement (nosing out Skenes) might surprise you.

— Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 2 Mar. 2026

Definition of nose out

Verb

The weather should be good for tonight with the wind slightly blowing out to right field.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
While Boeing wants to build and deliver more 737 Max planes, its production is capped by the Federal Aviation Administration, which put limits on its manufacturing after a door plug blew out on an Alaska Airlines plane in January 2024.

— Phil LeBeau,Meghan Reeder, CNBC, 5 June 2026

Definition of blow out

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An open letter from several Tarrant County Republicans demands new leadership at the helm of the county party after voters swept Democrats into office in last week’s midterm.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2026
Gauthier extended his streak in the first period, sweeping home his 16th goal in 18 games.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of sweep

Verb

Until then, the RSF will, based on its actions over the past two decades, continue to slaughter tens, if not hundreds, of thousands more.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
In one of the many scary dream sequences David Naughton has while becoming a werewolf, his Jewish family back home is slaughtered by Nazi monsters.

— Vulture Editors, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of slaughter

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Ghidorah was bested this first time by Godzilla, Rodan, and Mothra.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Nov. 2026
Peloton Interactive — The maker of fitness equipment jumped 7% after Peloton Interactive posted fiscal first-quarter revenue of $559 million, besting the LSEG consensus estimate of $554 million.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of best

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They are buried close to the eternal flame that marks JFK's gravesite, a trio of memorials that are a major draw for the millions of people who visit the Arlington cemetery each year.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
Anjali Sachdeva’s story opens with sixteen-year-old Sadie helping the gravedigger bury her parents.

— The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Nov. 2026

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