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
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
It should also be noted that, due to the resilient nature of cedar lumber, this is a great option for any straight runs of edging.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 22 Apr. 2026
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
These low-growing, mounding plants work well as ground covers, edging plants, or in containers.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
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Noun
Gravel, stone edging or mulch borders create crisp edges that separate planting areas from walkways, lending a tidy, professional finish.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
It should also be noted that, due to the resilient nature of cedar lumber, this is a great option for any straight runs of edging.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
Physical edging products like these require minimal maintenance after installation, but their upfront cost is notable, whereas the cost of a cut edge is primarily in the time needed to create and maintain it.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
These low-growing, mounding plants work well as ground covers, edging plants, or in containers.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edging
Noun
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The ball ricocheted to the edge of the infield grass, where first baseman Freddie Freeman picked it up.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The Aries Moon conjoins Saturn, sharpening responsibility around friends and future goals.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
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The Go Generation 3 keeps the formula intact while sharpening the parts that mattered most, and it's pitched squarely at festivals, travel, and impromptu social gatherings.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 June 2026
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Established in 2023 to create multiple innovative, local and sustainable algae value chains in countries bordering the Baltic and North Seas, Locality sets the basis for the market uptake of innovative, socially responsible and sustainable products formulated using algal biomasses.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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The working-age population is increasing, owing to consistent employment growth and a steady flow of migrants who are often highly skilled and actively recruited, and tend to come from bordering countries that have significant cultural and linguistic overlaps with Switzerland.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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The plane overran the runway, punched through a perimeter fence and came to rest in an airport parking lot, where firefighters extricated the pilot.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Before co-headlining Denmark’s Roskilde Festival with Bruce Springsteen, The Roots were performing in tents beyond the festival's main perimeter.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The boys were grinding today, my goodness.—
Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Antonelli had actually just managed to pass Russell on track on lap 61 before grinding to a halt a lap later.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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With the Rockies holding a 7-0 lead, Rumfield sent a flyball to deep right-center, where the ball grazed the outside of Adell’s glove before hitting his head and bounding over the wall.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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With the Rockies holding a 7-0 lead, Rumfield sent a drive to deep right-center, where the ball grazed the outside of Adell's glove before hitting his head and bounding over the wall.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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This year’s Shakespeare in the Park season opens with a Romeo and Juliet set against the striking backdrop of a desert border wall.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Though, obviously, the Biden administration would never have even pretended to care about the integrity of America's borders.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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With no way to secure this crucial boundary, Microsoft and its peers are left to erect complicated and ad hoc guardrails designed to rein in the consequences of this incurable gullibility.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
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Redrawing attendance boundaries for Ballantyne Ridge sparked controversy as parents worried about sending their students to a school with underdeveloped resources and infrastructure.—
Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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“Edging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edging. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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