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noun

ˈe-jiŋ How to pronounce edging (audio)
Definition of edgingnext
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
1
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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2
as in bordering
to serve as a border for pavement edging the flower bed

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Recent Examples of edging
Noun
The great diversity of forms available lend themselves to foundation plantings, edging and low hedges, as well as architectural accents and reliable container plantings. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 Contrast details like this blue velvet piping (Peacock from Pepper Home) outline the silhouette and emphasize the headboard's shape, while fringe, brush trim, scalloped edging, or decorative tape add an extra layer of personality. — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
Rent growth has cooled since its pandemic-era spike, hovering near zero from mid-2023 through 2025, and rents on new leases are now edging down. — Heather Occhino, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 On the other end of the spectrum, there’s Stuart (Ato Essandoh) and Eidra (Ali Ahn), a young couple edging ever closer toward long-term commitment. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for edging
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edging
  1. edge
  2. sharpening
  3. bordering
  4. perimeter
  5. grinding
  6. bounding
  7. border
  8. boundary
Noun
  • Two came from edge Chop Robinson while another was courtesy of fellow edge Josh Uche.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Bake pie until edges of filling are set and slightly puffed but center still wobbles a little when gently shaken, 40–50 minutes (filling will continue to set after baking).
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of edge
Verb
  • The co-founders are bullish on the technology’s potential, touting benefits from alleviating depression, anxiety and chronic fatigue to sharpening focus, improving decision-making and boosting athletic performance.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Israeli and American leaders have been sharpening their threats before elections in both countries, while Iranian leaders have remained defiant.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of sharpening
Verb
  • In court filings, the two plaintiffs further alleged that the land bordering the Bankhead Highway fell within Aledo’s and Fort Worth’s extraterritorial jurisdictions, or ETJs, so Willow Park had no right to claim it.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
  • On Tuesday, Putin held talks with leaders of bordering countries, Finland's President Alexander Stubb and Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, to discuss diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of bordering
Noun
  • Intterra has for years provided software to the state that helps emergency officials collect the latest information, such as fire perimeter maps created by Cal OES intel airplanes, and share it with firefighters in the field.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • New claims of danger emerge The East Potomac closure will extend far beyond the golf course, removing public access to recreational areas and much of the three-mile perimeter loop beloved by runners and cyclists.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of perimeter
Verb
  • This is where many people confuse perseverance with grinding.
    — JJ Mazzo, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • As the midterms drag on with a sense of grinding doom for Republicans, all that might be too conceptual for a younger generation of conservatives hungry to see a far-right takeover of the party.
    — Nathan Taylor Pemberton, Vanity Fair, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of grinding
Verb
  • My ears strained for the telltale sound of a deer bounding away through the darkness.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Clear blue skies are hovering over the Pharmalot campus, where a cool breeze is wafting by and the official mascots are bounding about the grounds in search of critters.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of bounding
Noun
  • In their letter, the bishops attempted to balance human dignity and a right for governments to humanely protect borders.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, North Korea has been adding mines, barbed wire fences, tactical roads, anti-tank walls and other fortifications to what's already one of the world's most heavily armed borders.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of border
Noun
  • But what if that expressionless gaze is a silent boundary — and those of us on the receiving end of the stare are the judgmental ones?
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Baby Dan tested the boundaries, Baby Dan defied his mother, Baby Dan threw tantrums and wouldn’t stop.
    — Anja Aronowsky Cronberg, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
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“Edging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edging. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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