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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
Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Everyone was dancing, sweating out their edges, and singing every word.
—Sandy Pierre, Refinery29, 7 Nov. 2025
Her sculptural bookshelf and semicircular floor lamps possess a molten heft—their softened edges appearing raw and time-weathered.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Bring sides of foil up and over loaf, then fold and crimp edges to fully enclose.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Its style was in many ways a refinement of the final run of Diablos, smoothing and polishing the old car’s edges while adding strength and modernity to the design.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Some of the certificates date back as far as the 1980s, but developing them is becoming more appealing as the far northern edges of Phoenix begin to fill out.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Nov. 2025
When undecided voters are allocated, Mamdani’s support rises to 51 percent, while Cuomo edges up to 26 percent.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Even at high throughput, layer lines remained uniform and edges sharp.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
As the impasse edges closer to the one-month mark, the poll found 50% of respondents point the finger at Republican congressional leadership, followed by 43% who blame congressional Democrats for it.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
McReynolds runs for 200-plus yards and two scores, and ULM edges the Chanticleers.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
But his behavior during his interrogation with Taverner edges too far into the absurdly inept.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
But researchers in China have developed a 3D printable bio-active glass that edges closer to the bone’s resilience.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Now, as the defamation case edges closer to a verdict, Relli faces the prospect of walking away empty-handed—or worse, financially responsible for tens of thousands in legal fees.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
These changes, as well as, wearing bangs were a major key to keeping her edges strong.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Everyone was dancing, sweating out their edges, and singing every word.
—Sandy Pierre, Refinery29, 7 Nov. 2025
Her sculptural bookshelf and semicircular floor lamps possess a molten heft—their softened edges appearing raw and time-weathered.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Bring sides of foil up and over loaf, then fold and crimp edges to fully enclose.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Its style was in many ways a refinement of the final run of Diablos, smoothing and polishing the old car’s edges while adding strength and modernity to the design.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Some of the certificates date back as far as the 1980s, but developing them is becoming more appealing as the far northern edges of Phoenix begin to fill out.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Mark edges with fiberglass snow poles or driveway markers to guide safe clearing.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Nov. 2025
When undecided voters are allocated, Mamdani’s support rises to 51 percent, while Cuomo edges up to 26 percent.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Even at high throughput, layer lines remained uniform and edges sharp.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
As the impasse edges closer to the one-month mark, the poll found 50% of respondents point the finger at Republican congressional leadership, followed by 43% who blame congressional Democrats for it.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
McReynolds runs for 200-plus yards and two scores, and ULM edges the Chanticleers.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
But his behavior during his interrogation with Taverner edges too far into the absurdly inept.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
But researchers in China have developed a 3D printable bio-active glass that edges closer to the bone’s resilience.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Now, as the defamation case edges closer to a verdict, Relli faces the prospect of walking away empty-handed—or worse, financially responsible for tens of thousands in legal fees.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edges
Noun
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Des Cars promised to create no-parking perimeters in areas around the museum, upgrade the security camera system, and ask the interior ministry to establish a police station inside the museum.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bill Russell said officers were setting up perimeters near the jail and employing drones around the area.—
Jon Webb,
Evansville Courier & Press,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Newer artists have also seen some advantages with the eligibility period not adhering to a typical calendar year.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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Falcon Enamelware espresso cup Falcon’s espresso cups have the dual advantages of being cute and durable.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The lineup of dishes and sauces and combos verges on overwhelming; they’re presented in a mix of typefaces and colors, and punctuated by herky-jerky photo animations—a waving hand holding a soft-serve twist, spidery fingers with brass nail extensions used in the traditional Thai dance Fawn Leb.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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Enyedi has often made meditative cinema, but here her restraint in some sequences verges on suffocating.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dialing up that Corsa setting makes maximum engine boost available on demand, sharpens the throttle, firms the suspension, and throws active exhaust valves open at all times.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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During all holidays and at frequent Italian dinners in-between, the family keeps their edge — and sharpens Liv’s — in intense games of Nerts (a fast-paced, multiplayer card game), flag football, cornhole, washers, wiffleball and various other games.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Officials said Russia had damaged two energy facilities in the western region of Lviv, which borders Poland.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Fighting is now expected to shift to the central and oil-rich Kordofan region, which borders Darfur, according to Birru.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Age of Imprisonment both controls and performs leaps and bounds better than its predecessors.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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As my guide Nicolas Jeanroy preps his truffle gear, which looks like a collection of garden tools, his canine partner, Taïga, bounds up.—
Aislyn Greene,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Now, the man is left caught in the middle between maintaining a respectful relationship with his girlfriend’s parents and creating healthy boundaries in his own home.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Film Forward International Competition Section presents the work of new, daring filmmakers who challenge our relationship with storytelling and aspire to renegotiate it through their debut or sophomore films, beyond the boundaries of film genres.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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 12 Nov. 2025.
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