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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
David Glickman, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
Stair nosings get a strip of contrasting tone, so the edge stays visible when the hallway is dim.
—Amy Kunst, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
Gummer is, of course, excited to see her Love Story crew at the Met Gala, but there’s one other person who might edge them out.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026
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Noun
The trio is still enthralled by the pointed edges of post-punk that serve as the skeleton of most of their tracks.
—David Glickman, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
Stair nosings get a strip of contrasting tone, so the edge stays visible when the hallway is dim.
—Amy Kunst, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Verb
It is often used as a ground cover to prevent erosion, serve as an edging plant, or help with weed control.
—Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
Gummer is, of course, excited to see her Love Story crew at the Met Gala, but there’s one other person who might edge them out.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edge
Noun
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The third Ember Group restaurant, scheduled to open June 1, is Imoto, another small plate spot that specializes in sushi and other Asian bites.—
Connie Ogle
Updated May 8,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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This free Saturday series offers full-service food and drink, with beer, cider, cocktails and local bites on site.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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That came two days before the real WHCD on April 25 was thrown into chaos after an armed man charged through a security perimeter outside the ballroom before he was apprehended.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Working with local police, the Secret Service conducted site reviews of the sprawling complex and established a security perimeter to prevent suspicious individuals from approaching the president and other VIP attendees.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Turn back the tape just a few weeks ago, to when the Five Stripes relinquished a 1-0 advantage in the final stretch to lose at home 2-1.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
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Blackwood made the initial stop, but Faber was there at the edge of the crease and the puck went off the Minnesota defenseman’s body and into the net to restore the three-goal advantage.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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The city should undertake a detailed analysis of the efficacy of its existing affordable housing programs to consider ways to provide more affordable housing.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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On Tuesday, The New York Times reported confirmation from the Department of Health and Human Services that the Food and Drug Administration had blocked the publication of studies showing the safety and efficacy of vaccines against COVID-19 and shingles.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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Most Americans have health insurance, but that doesn't ease fears of a medical emergency pushing them to the financial brink, a study shows.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2026
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The failure of the Tudor appointment to date — five league games, one point — leaves Spurs on the very brink of the drop zone.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But those comparisons won’t do The White Lotus any favors, since Beef is more effective than that series’ second and third seasons in interrogating how exclusive locations sharpen class differences.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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Getting up to sharpen the pencils is part of the meditative act for me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Windows will be replaced with doors, and the seating area will be bordered by a cobblestone wall.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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North Korea has revised its constitution to define its territory as bordering South Korea and remove references to reunification, according to a draft of the text reviewed by Reuters, codifying leader Kim Jong Un’s push to treat the two Koreas as separate states.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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But Deborah’s bitterness is eclipsing everything.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The bitterness mellows beautifully and clings to pasta like it was meant to.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edge. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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