edging (out)

verb

Definition of edging (out)next
present participle of edge (out)
as in blowing out

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  1. blowing away
  2. getting around
  3. sweeping
Verb
  • In addition to blocking the view of those behind them, the canopy also presents a hazard of blowing away if there are wind gusts.
    — John Natale, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Inside, the scenery is far more elaborate than in its outdoor counterparts as there is no danger of it getting bleached by the sun or blowing away.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of blowing away
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  • The streets of Washington DC are becoming a racetrack — and that means getting around the nation's capital won't be business as usual this weekend.
    — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • East Boston neighbors can't seem to avoid parking tickets after a litany of road closures makes getting around the neighborhood extremely difficult.
    — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of getting around
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  • As on the age-old original, the first half of the six-minute track was sweeping in its use of orchestral augmentation, and then the second half put aside both strings and vocals to turn into a pure band jam.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Amer, meanwhile, believes the timing reflects broader changes sweeping through the country.
    — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweeping
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“Edging (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edging%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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