edging (out)

present participle of edge (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for edging (out)
Verb
  • The snug drawstring closure and four fixed buckles that attach to each chair leg help keep the cover from blowing away in the wind while keeping dirt and debris out.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Tolle set the tone early, blowing away Pirates leadoff hitter Jared Triolo with four straight fastballs for his first career strikeout.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Get all the necessary gear for getting around at Coastal Urge or Riverside Outdoor Recreation, both of which offer bike rentals, plus kayak and paddleboard tours and rentals, as well as beach accessory rentals.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
  • It’s also equipped with swivel steering that makes getting around bulky furniture effortless.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Hadid's looks for the night included a lace lingerie piece dripping in silver fringe and a red hot satin bra with a matching garter and underwear, along with a floor-sweeping robe.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
  • His first goal for Spain’s under-20s was similarly spectacular, starting the move against Mexico after an incisive pass into Virgili before sweeping into the far corner with an unstoppable first-time strike.
    Thom Harris, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Edging (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edging%20%28out%29. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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