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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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
The petrified waterfalls have turquoise pools perched on cliff edges.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
The good news is that most patients still have some working cells in the edges of their vision, and the nerve pathways that carry visual signals to the brain are still intact.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2025
Concurrently, the events leading to Sutton’s death keep tugging at the edges of his mind.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
While some folks are put off by raw fennel’s pushy licorice taste, the flavors mellow as its edges soften and become slightly sweet and lush.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Here, though, the aggressive Blue Jays hitters are hammering the first hittable pitch from a staff that hates to nibble around the edges.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
In furniture, the revival of those slightly distant decades leans toward soft silhouettes, rounded edges and a low-slung vibe.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
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
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
The final dish is super soft and gooey towards the center (that is its name, after all), but the edges get beautifully crisped and well-browned.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
The petrified waterfalls have turquoise pools perched on cliff edges.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
The good news is that most patients still have some working cells in the edges of their vision, and the nerve pathways that carry visual signals to the brain are still intact.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2025
Concurrently, the events leading to Sutton’s death keep tugging at the edges of his mind.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
While some folks are put off by raw fennel’s pushy licorice taste, the flavors mellow as its edges soften and become slightly sweet and lush.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Here, though, the aggressive Blue Jays hitters are hammering the first hittable pitch from a staff that hates to nibble around the edges.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
In furniture, the revival of those slightly distant decades leans toward soft silhouettes, rounded edges and a low-slung vibe.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
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
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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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Legalized betting has certain security advantages in that unusual betting patterns — such as large bets being placed on a random player’s performance — can be immediately flagged.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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While the Dodgers have the most advantages on paper, Toronto has enough talent to compete and could test Los Angeles' bullpen, a known weakness.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 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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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
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Visual literacy involves the act of reading imagery that sharpens your critical thinking, focus, and precision.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In Sumy, which borders Chernihiv, power is yet to be fully restored in the town of Shostka and surrounding area after strikes two weeks ago.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The 14-bedroom mansion, built in 1990, borders the Los Angeles Country Club and is surrounded by greenery.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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And speaking of guest stars doing all of the trio’s investigative work for them, Richard Kind then bounds into the room (as Richard Kinds are wont to do) with a huge development of his own.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Newsweek spoke to a child psychologists who shared that happiness in the home is not defined by material possessions like toys, clothes or gadgets—but is instead built on a foundation of love, clear boundaries and consistent routines.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Blurred boundaries pervade love and intimacy now.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
26 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 30 Oct. 2025.
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