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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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Its ruffled edges and tartan plaid pattern can bring dimension and texture to any space, and its soft cotton fabric adds a plush touch to curl up at home on winter evenings.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
The edges of the island would also create new trip hazards, the committee said.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
All edges are rounded to protect kids.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Underlit pathways, glowing lobby edges, and atmospheric lighting transform the grounds into something between boutique hideaway and sci-fi set.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This oblong option has a floral block pattern and piped edges that instantly enrich a couch or bed.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Using a gel liner to draw the wing, then black kohl to soften the edges, the look is just as severe as the hair, but still simple like the nails.
—Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Sep. 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
Cuomo, however, edges him on crime (31 against 26 percent), the most important concern.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
In Israel, talk of controlling all the territory, of clearing it of Palestinians, of ethnic cleansing, and of Jordan-is-Palestine, edges its way into the mainstream.
—Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Its ruffled edges and tartan plaid pattern can bring dimension and texture to any space, and its soft cotton fabric adds a plush touch to curl up at home on winter evenings.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
The edges of the island would also create new trip hazards, the committee said.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
All edges are rounded to protect kids.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Underlit pathways, glowing lobby edges, and atmospheric lighting transform the grounds into something between boutique hideaway and sci-fi set.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This oblong option has a floral block pattern and piped edges that instantly enrich a couch or bed.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Using a gel liner to draw the wing, then black kohl to soften the edges, the look is just as severe as the hair, but still simple like the nails.
—Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
The economy has slowed, weakening the labor market and forcing the Federal Reserve last week to trim its benchmark short-term interest rate by a quarter percentage point as inflation edges up and amid ongoing tariff uncertainty.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Sep. 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
Cuomo, however, edges him on crime (31 against 26 percent), the most important concern.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
In Israel, talk of controlling all the territory, of clearing it of Palestinians, of ethnic cleansing, and of Jordan-is-Palestine, edges its way into the mainstream.
—Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edges
Noun
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These events underscore ongoing challenges in securing these bases, particularly when personnel bring personal weapons, mental health issues arise, or external assailants breach security perimeters.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Each match is expected to sell out the 70,000-capacity stadium, and there will be multiple security perimeters, opposed to the free-flowing situation in the parking lot Saturday.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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James allegedly lied on her paperwork, saying her New York property had four units instead of the proper five, which gives her mortgage advantages.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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The potential advantages are clear.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 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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That contrast only sharpens China’s advantage, where Beijing offers scale and direction, Europe risks eroding credibility.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Beyond the fun of construction, the set sharpens problem-solving and critical thinking skills while reinforcing STEM concepts in a way that feels hands-on and exciting.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In addition to being surrounded by storefronts and housing, the site borders the Green Line light rail station and the A Line bus stops along Snelling, key transit connections that were once expected to inspire commerce.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
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In neighboring Germany, several drones were reported in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein, which borders Denmark, from Thursday into Friday night.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Within moments, the rangy 29-year-old actor Harris Dickinson bounds down an exterior staircase and shakes my hand.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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While the immediate retooling impacts the auto workforce across the state, the shifts also affect the international competition where experts think China and Europe are leaps and bounds ahead of American EV technology and adoption.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By addressing one of the most persistent inefficiencies in combination vehicles, Tesla could make towing more energy-efficient and less aerodynamically penalizing, reinforcing the Cybertruck’s reputation for pushing the boundaries of both style and functionality, reports Electrek.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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Venus in Virgo closes out in your home sector, so cozy-fying your nest or setting firmer fam boundaries could be the ultimate form of self-care.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
5 Oct. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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