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as in perimeters
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 advantages
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 borders
to serve as a border for
pavement edging the flower bed
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Recent Examples of edges
Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
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
Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Here, ripe slices are layered over a buttery, flaky crust with garlic, grated cheese, lemon zest, and fresh herbs, then baked until the edges are deeply golden and the tomatoes are soft and caramelized.
—Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 May 2026
Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
And at that time, the city is developing at the edges.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Know your weak points ahead of time, like garage doors, older windows or roof edges.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Imagine the Sun hidden behind the Moon, creating a hazy halo around the Moon’s edges.
—Deana L. Weibel, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Press a frozen pistachio ball into each and gather the dough edges around the pistachio ball to enclose.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Brock edges Mineral Wells to stay atop 6-4A Brock remained undefeated in District 6-4A play with a 3-1 victory over Mineral Wells on Monday at Brock High School.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
Tuck edges into the soil or weigh it down with small stones to keep everything in place.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The study also showed that in France, Netflix edges YouTube as first choice of video service by a thin margin (18% and 12%, respectively).
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
That includes four players who transferred — edges Trey White (Texas Tech) and Ryan Henderson (Texas A&M), linebacker Owen Chambliss (Nebraska) and safety Dwayne McDougle (Nebraska).
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The genetic sequencing now underway could open doors to more discoveries in the same region — and the habitat pressures flagged by the authors are worth watching as farmland edges closer to the park boundary.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
This reckless action puts American troops at risk and edges us toward a wider regional war.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
The big winner is expected to be hard-right party Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, which is aiming for working-class, former Labor strongholds in England’s north and on London’s outer edges with its anti-establishment, anti-immigration message.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
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
Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Here, ripe slices are layered over a buttery, flaky crust with garlic, grated cheese, lemon zest, and fresh herbs, then baked until the edges are deeply golden and the tomatoes are soft and caramelized.
—Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 May 2026
Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
And at that time, the city is developing at the edges.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Know your weak points ahead of time, like garage doors, older windows or roof edges.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Imagine the Sun hidden behind the Moon, creating a hazy halo around the Moon’s edges.
—Deana L. Weibel, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
For context, that’s 36% above Amazon’s multiple of 33 and edges Nvidia at 42.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Press a frozen pistachio ball into each and gather the dough edges around the pistachio ball to enclose.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Brock edges Mineral Wells to stay atop 6-4A Brock remained undefeated in District 6-4A play with a 3-1 victory over Mineral Wells on Monday at Brock High School.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
Tuck edges into the soil or weigh it down with small stones to keep everything in place.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The study also showed that in France, Netflix edges YouTube as first choice of video service by a thin margin (18% and 12%, respectively).
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
That includes four players who transferred — edges Trey White (Texas Tech) and Ryan Henderson (Texas A&M), linebacker Owen Chambliss (Nebraska) and safety Dwayne McDougle (Nebraska).
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The genetic sequencing now underway could open doors to more discoveries in the same region — and the habitat pressures flagged by the authors are worth watching as farmland edges closer to the park boundary.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
This reckless action puts American troops at risk and edges us toward a wider regional war.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edges
Noun
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The police would establish these perimeters.—
Andrew Cuomo,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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In places like Foxborough and the New York-New Jersey host site, traditional tailgating has been restricted or effectively eliminated, squeezed out by security perimeters, transportation plans and the temporary infrastructure that comes with a global event.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Winning the margins Although the Sky’s win was anchored by double-doubles from Cardoso (22 points and 14 rebounds) and Diggins (21 and 11), the game ultimately was won by their ability to maximize advantages at the rim.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Evaluate all three carefully before getting started and consider, too, the advantages of splitting a deposit of this size amid two or even all of these account types now.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Still, sometimes the songs feel like they’re trapped in amber, with emotion muted and songwriting that verges on repetitive.—
Vrinda Jagota,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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These ideas are big and ripe for the picking, but James’ interest in delivering a full meal verges on overstuffed.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Mercury in your 1st House of Identity sharpens your voice and pushes you to speak quickly.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Here, the trio sharpens its focus, marrying clever production with the soul-eating intensity that propelled its rise.—
Dean Van Nguyen,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Earlier on Saturday, tabloid newspaper Kronen Zeitung said the man had been arrested in the state of Salzburg, which borders Germany.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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In the Murshidabad district that borders Bangladesh, that fear is already apparent.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Sister typically bounds around on their walks, but Bowen said the tiny dog kept sitting still on the road.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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As Sac State bounds into the 2026 season as a first-time member of the FBS in the Mid-American Conference, Carter said his squad will not lack in effort.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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What leaders are responsible for is having difficult conversations, setting boundaries, explaining their decisions, and protecting their people’s time and energy from meaningless suffering.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 May 2026
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An incumbent member of Congress leads in fundraising, but the new boundaries have shaped the race’s political balance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The pandemic brought many of us to similar brinks.—
Eric Olson
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Edges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edges. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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