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
Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
So while the edging itself may not be the key, exploring new things that turn you on can be an avenue.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 19 Aug. 2025
Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
When the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, also proposed edging up the retirement age towards the norms of other Western countries, he was met with swift resistance.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Fill empty spaces with more soil to ensure the edging is compact.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
So while the edging itself may not be the key, exploring new things that turn you on can be an avenue.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Stoferle’s optimism is at odds with Citi’s view that gold is edging closer to an inflection point which would signal a steady fall.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
When the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, also proposed edging up the retirement age towards the norms of other Western countries, he was met with swift resistance.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edging
Noun
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The scratching posts are lined with sistal ropes for scratching and sharpening claws while the rest areas are soft and warm, perfect for an afternoon siesta.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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October begins with a profound shift in energy as Mercury joins Mars in Scorpio on October 6, sharpening our minds and intensifying our communication.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dhofar Governorate is a region of southwestern Oman bordering Yemen and Saudi Arabia.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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Thirty-five people died in separate landslides in the eastern Ilam district bordering India.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Shot creation shouldn’t be a problem, but perimeter shooting could be.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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These events underscore ongoing challenges in securing these bases, particularly when personnel bring personal weapons, mental health issues arise, or external assailants breach security perimeters.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The songwriting process for the album’s breakout hit started with the track’s grinding post-chorus breakdown, which Walter had created on a whim.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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Stories like these have underscored the human dimension of a grinding war, where soldiers form bonds with animals in the trenches.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chip, the 3-year-old miniature dachshund, was filmed bounding toward the open door but immediately reconsidering after inspecting the dreary conditions outside his home in England.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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The state has yet to provide any contemporary evidence of doubt that this crosswalk — on the road bounding the southern edge of the Pulse property — was a fitting part of the memorial.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Adult box tree moths are white with a brown border, according to ODA, and are highly mobile.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Department of Defense has prioritized border security, Middle East operations, and the Golden Dome missile defense system in its shutdown strategy.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The board urges the alliance to request the necessary funding to support improved transportation within IPS boundaries and asks that all schools participate in a centralized system or forfeit a portion of their operations funding to support this centralized service.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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The original poster replied directly to this comment to clarify her boundaries.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Edging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edging. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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