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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
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
Questlove is too thoughtful a filmmaker to sand down the rough edges.
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Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Leave a 3-inch space around the edges.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
The attached brass handles lift from the edges.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Ready in just 30 minutes, this skillet cookie stars a molten center and crispy edges thanks to being baked a cast-iron skillet.
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Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
Rather, Robin edges toward a kind of moral salvation by becoming a mentor to Margaret (Faith Delaney, Here), a troubled little girl whose father was killed in the battle, and the young Arthur (Hamnet‘s Noah Jupe), out for revenge and suffering from an injury that cost him an eye.
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Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
As certification edges closer, some investors are getting impatient.
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Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Northgate edges Case Grande in baseball semifinal, shuts out Salesian to advance to softball final.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
When his former lover returns under the pretense of old affection and his wife edges toward betrayal, Owen resolves to write, direct, and star in a new production of his own.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Otto Aerospace’s Phatnom 3500 edges closer to liftoff Otto Aerospace first announced the Phantom 3500 last year, a windowless jet that replaces traditional porthole windows with panoramic screens that provide views via a live camera feed.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
Some of its defocused highlights show a bright center and edges with a slim dark ring in between, which can make backgrounds distracting in some scenes.
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Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2026
Noun
Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
Questlove is too thoughtful a filmmaker to sand down the rough edges.
—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Leave a 3-inch space around the edges.
—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
—
Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
The attached brass handles lift from the edges.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.
—
Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
Verb
General Daily Insight for June 22, 2026 Early hours stir fog, evening firms edges.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Ready in just 30 minutes, this skillet cookie stars a molten center and crispy edges thanks to being baked a cast-iron skillet.
—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
Rather, Robin edges toward a kind of moral salvation by becoming a mentor to Margaret (Faith Delaney, Here), a troubled little girl whose father was killed in the battle, and the young Arthur (Hamnet‘s Noah Jupe), out for revenge and suffering from an injury that cost him an eye.
—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
As certification edges closer, some investors are getting impatient.
—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Northgate edges Case Grande in baseball semifinal, shuts out Salesian to advance to softball final.
—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
When his former lover returns under the pretense of old affection and his wife edges toward betrayal, Owen resolves to write, direct, and star in a new production of his own.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Otto Aerospace’s Phatnom 3500 edges closer to liftoff Otto Aerospace first announced the Phantom 3500 last year, a windowless jet that replaces traditional porthole windows with panoramic screens that provide views via a live camera feed.
—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
Some of its defocused highlights show a bright center and edges with a slim dark ring in between, which can make backgrounds distracting in some scenes.
—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edges
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The agency said the attackers had allegedly plotted to use drones to cause explosions in buildings surrounding the event, force an evacuation toward a sniper team, and then breach the White House perimeters.
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Adding to the charm, guests are treated to a variety of authentic accommodations, including several located within national park perimeters, providing extra time for activities and exploration.
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Those cost advantages, Schackart said, allow Google to charge about 20% to 30% less for excess compute capacity, which is attracting AI unicorns to Google’s offerings, including its cloud business and enterprise services.
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For example, a 529 plan can offer unmatched tax advantages for education savings, while a custodial brokerage account gives greater flexibility to use funds for major milestones, like a first home or general financial support.
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Still, sometimes the songs feel like they’re trapped in amber, with emotion muted and songwriting that verges on repetitive.
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These ideas are big and ripe for the picking, but James’ interest in delivering a full meal verges on overstuffed.
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October 23 – November 21 Your focus sharpens when routines stay simple.
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The argument sharpens when the archive stops handing over anything as clean as confession.
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Zelensky demanded last week that Belarus, which borders both Ukraine and Russia, remove the relay equipment.
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Researchers have pointed to several reasons for this, with culprits including the continent’s geography—Europe borders the Arctic, the world’s fastest-warming region.
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Later, as the Moon faces disciplined Saturn, we are asked to set clearer boundaries and timing.
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Stephanie Smittle is not concerned with musical boundaries.
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The pandemic brought many of us to similar brinks.
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The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.
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With a range of 50 to 300 kilometers, the drones, all made in Ukraine, are designed to throttle the Russian army’s logistics – adding a new dimension of strikes to Ukraine’s strategy as the war grinds through its fifth year.
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“Edges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edges. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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