as in to insert
to put among or between others
although she likes to profess journalistic impartiality when covering a story, she seldom refrains from edging in her personal observations
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Recent Examples of edge in
Leaves are edged in bright gold during the summer months, taking on rosy shades as cold weather sets in.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
The last time Miami and Boston faced off, the Celtics won behind a big edge in second-chance points.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
And then came the third quarter, the Heat’s period of downfall this season, with Boston finding its 3-point game and leaving it tied 74-74 going into the fourth — a 36-15 scoring edge in the period.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Customer data will drive our decisions, sharpening our edge in delivering what is most valuable to our audiences.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
The last time Miami and Boston faced off, the Celtics won behind a big edge in second-chance points.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
And then came the third quarter, the Heat’s period of downfall this season, with Boston finding its 3-point game and leaving it tied 74-74 going into the fourth — a 36-15 scoring edge in the period.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Customer data will drive our decisions, sharpening our edge in delivering what is most valuable to our audiences.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edge in
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It can be inserted into a slot machine or enable a person to get chips for a table game.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Bake until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of chicken registers 165°F, 15 to 20 minutes.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Lanson Place answered the call in 2005 as one of Hong Kong’s first boutique hotels, introducing a more intimate, residential-style approach to luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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All four companies have taken steps to improve safety, including by introducing parental controls tools, adding privacy settings for young users, increasing content restrictions and offering options to limit notifications or time spent scrolling.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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