EDGING Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈe-jiŋ

Definition of edging

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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edging

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verb

present participle of edge

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

Noun

The organic edging and modern handles create a sleek, sophisticated finish. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026 Singh explains that plastic edging, as well as wood, rock, or bricks, can crack, fade, move out of place, or become exposed over time, while doing little for the garden beyond creating a line. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026

Verb

Football won that day, with Spain edging it in extra time via the game’s only goal, and the same happened here. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 July 2026 The pair split the first two reps of the best-of-three final, but Wilson was awarded the win by edging past Sonnenberg with an inside move on the final rep. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for edging

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Noun

The frontier of what needs a human recedes every quarter, and the companies that know exactly where the line sits have a real edge.

— Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
On the fourth pitch of the at-bat, Yamamoto turned to his splitter for the first time, barely clipping the inside edge of the strike zone.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of edge

Verb

The camp helps students build their endurance, while also sharpening their skills.

— Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 29 July 2026
Two sequels expanded the world, sharpening the original’s themes and cementing the series as one of Disney’s most durable modern properties.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026

Definition of sharpening

Verb

But in Russian regions bordering Ukraine, which started to face Kyiv’s retaliatory strikes earlier than the rest of the country, support for the war is even higher.

— Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026
In Melilla, Spain's other enclave bordering Morocco, authorities reported that between 300 and 400 people crossed or attempted to cross the border by land or sea on Thursday.

— Aicha El Hammar Castano, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Definition of bordering

Noun

Farther west, France’s largest wildfire remained held within its perimeter on Sunday night after forcing 224,000 people to flee in what may have been the country’s largest civilian evacuation outside wartime.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
France’s largest wildfire remained held within its perimeter after forcing 224,000 people to flee in what may have been the country’s largest civilian evacuation outside wartime.

— Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of perimeter

Verb

Pay attention to unusual rattling, buzzing, grinding or squealing sounds.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Eversource spent the better part of the spring and early summer in a wide, sideways channel, grinding between roughly $66 and $72 while the 200-day continued its long climb higher.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 30 July 2026

Definition of grinding

Verb

Unlike more overtly depressive takes on this role, Bos’ Hamlet is impetuous and sardonic, often bounding up three stairs in a single step and unspooling his words, words, words as if his mouth can’t keep up with his restless mind.

— Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
At 5-foot-9, Fery possesses a skill set perfectly suited for low-bounding grass.

— Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of bounding

Noun

But he was caught by Chinese border patrol in Tibet’s Shigatse region, while making the risky journey to the Nepal border on foot with a guide.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
The plan The state Department of Transportation planned to add toll lanes to an 11-mile stretch from uptown to the South Carolina border in order to address congestion.

— DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of border

Noun

Set the boundary, handle one domestic loose end, then choose joy without dragging guilt behind you.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
First, scientists will measure stability boundaries to find out how many protons and neutrons a single nucleus can contain before breaking apart.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026

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