as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the lace edging on the sleeves gives a blouse a pleasingly feminine look
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as in sharpening
to make sharp or sharper
if you edge the tip of that stick, it should be a fine skewer for roasting marshmallows
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as in bordering
to serve as a border for
pavement edging the flower bed
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Recent Examples of edging
Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
The Queen Consort chose a Robinson Valentine white silk chiffon gown with scalloped edging and a matching white overcoat.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Plan on staking edging around the path perimeter to keep stones in place.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Her Iamraw collection, intended to channel fragility, features subtle design details like double sleeves and raw edging in fabrics like Tencel, viscose and cotton.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
The Queen Consort chose a Robinson Valentine white silk chiffon gown with scalloped edging and a matching white overcoat.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
Use Simple Edging for Instant Curb Appeal Borders and edging add character without a big investment.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Plan on staking edging around the path perimeter to keep stones in place.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edging
Noun
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Hanson crossed Redwood Creek on a fallen log at the northern edge of the high severity burn, an elastic term that generally means an area where most of the trees are dead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Most viewers will know that the two main protagonists ultimately become foes, which lends their on-screen relationship an edge amid the banter and bonhomie.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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That is when boards start re-rating risks, lenders start sharpening pencils and capex slips down the priority list.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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In another timeline where none of Puerto Rico’s stars were absent from the tournament, Darell Hernaiz would be in Arizona, sharpening his skills in spring training with the Athletics.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Harris emerged from the field in the traditionally conservative and deep-red district, situated in the northwest corner of Georgia and bordering Alabama and Tennessee.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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But Iranian missile and drone attacks have largely halted tanker traffic carrying oil and gas from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates through the narrow passageway bordering Iran.—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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At the end of his 24-hour overtime shift, Mullen handed the reins to Battalion Chief Mario Garcia, recommending that the incoming chief scope out the fire perimeter.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Burries is developing into a solid perimeter shooter (37% from 3-point range) and can play on the ball when needed.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Trailblazers were grinding the whole second half, wearing down Harvard-Westlake players as the loud home fans cheered them on.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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And that was one of the goals going into the game — just keep grinding the entire game.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the background there are grazing topi, bounding Thomson's gazelles, and, far in the distance, a snoozing pride of lions.—
Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Photos shared by the department show a silvery gray fox bounding majestically across a white snowy plain beneath towering, sunlit alpine peaks.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Overlooking the mountainous border between Austria and Italy, Weißseespitze is an alpine glacier.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2026
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Straddling the United States-Canada border, the economies of Michigan and Ontario enjoy a symbiotic relationship.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Asif Merchant, a Pakistani national also known as Asif Raza Merchant, was found guilty of murder for hire and attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Once the housing is complete, the neighborhood could accommodate 25,000 to 30,000 residents within its boundaries, Mehran has estimated.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Edging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edging. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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