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
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
Shorter types need to be featured farther forward, and trailing types are used for bed edgings.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2025
Traditional lawn care companies, usually locally owned, offer lawn care ranging from turnkey full-service care, including weed and pest control, aeration, and fertilization, to basic mowing, edging, and leaf-blowing.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
Skis designed for advanced and expert skiers tend to contain heavier materials like metal and reinforced sidewalls for enhanced stability at speed, better energy transfer, and more precise edging performance.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Each piece comes in a baby blue shade and is adorned with a delicate white floral pattern, bright flower artwork, and embossed beaded edging.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
Shorter types need to be featured farther forward, and trailing types are used for bed edgings.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2025
Traditional lawn care companies, usually locally owned, offer lawn care ranging from turnkey full-service care, including weed and pest control, aeration, and fertilization, to basic mowing, edging, and leaf-blowing.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
Skis designed for advanced and expert skiers tend to contain heavier materials like metal and reinforced sidewalls for enhanced stability at speed, better energy transfer, and more precise edging performance.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edging
Noun
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The Indian army said in a statement late on Friday that drones were sighted in 26 locations across a wide area of India's west and northwest from Kashmir and states bordering Pakistan to the edge of the Arabian Sea.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Five players who signed reserve/future contracts in January participated: edge rusher Tre’Mon Morris-Brash, safety Emany Johnson, receiver Jaylen Johnson, offensive lineman Karsen Barnhart and linebacker Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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This was certifiably his worst night ever as a perimeter threat.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Ah, Gloria Jean’s Coffees must be grinding some java for an adventurous soul looking to try something different than a cup of Brim or Sanka.—
David Petitti,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The first possibility is that everyone tires of a grinding trade war, sues for peace, and reaches new bilateral agreements.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
9 Apr. 2025
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At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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What to Know The entire Pacific coastline from the Washington border down to the Mexican border is under some form of marine alert, with forecasts calling for strong northwest winds and seas ranging from 7 to 12 feet through at least Wednesday night.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Moreover, the experience colored his perspective on those impoverished souls who traverse borders in search of a better life.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Because there’s no word for boundaries in Japanese.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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Wanting to avoid a repeat of past experiences, the woman decided to set a boundary.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Rivers became friends that extended his circumference of being.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 May 2025
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Research suggests that regular cannabis users often have a lower waist circumference and may be less likely to be obese, which could contribute to better glycemic control and overall health.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Edging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edging. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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