as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
was on the fringes of the crowd and couldn't see the speaker
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as in to join
to be adjacent to
the orchestral pit fringed the edge of the stage
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
neat rows of red brick fringe the estate's flower beds
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Recent Examples of fringe
Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
From unexpected textures and fringe detailing to bold prints, bubble hems, asymmetric draping and full-on maximalist flourishes, this season’s statement midi skirts bring a playful charge to 9-to-5 dressing.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
The world’s continents are fringed by vast expanses of sand and mud.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
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Noun
But his golf ball was close enough to a sprinkler cap that he was given free relief, dropped on the fringe and putted it to close range for a par.
—Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
From unexpected textures and fringe detailing to bold prints, bubble hems, asymmetric draping and full-on maximalist flourishes, this season’s statement midi skirts bring a playful charge to 9-to-5 dressing.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Verb
On Israel, which fringes on both the Left and the Right have increasingly abandoned, Gallego questioned those who want to defund defensive support to the Middle Eastern nation.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
The world’s continents are fringed by vast expanses of sand and mud.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fringe
Noun
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The stalemate that existed has been broken, and the Republicans now seem likely to obtain a meaningful edge heading into the midterms.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Among the various aspects of the movie that its English title refers to, not least is the unhinged rampage Lina unleashes at a couple of schoolgirls, a gringa loca on the razor’s edge.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Seth was joined in the interview by his wife, Lauren Miller Rogen, and writer Sarah Leavitt.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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However, Royce Young, a former ESPN reporter who is now a member of the Thunder’s front office, said Charania — who was a senior NBA writer for The Athletic before joining ESPN in 2024 — was simply doing his job.—
Mike Prada,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
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In Tabatinga, a Brazilian city bordering Colombia and Peru, gang wars between Comando Vermelho and rivals backed by Primeiro Comando da Capital pushed homicide rates as high as 80 killings per 100,000 residents between 2020 and 2023.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Her two bodyguards were not with her when the incident took place, according to police in Machala, which is the capital of El Oro province bordering Peru.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Noun
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For a shape to be convex, any line between two points inside of it or on its perimeter must be fully ensconced within it.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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Crews provided structure protection and strengthened containment lines around the fire perimeter.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Young and Elijah came to blows on the apron, knowing that as soon as their feet touch the ground, they would be eliminated.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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With data centers the size of dozens of football fields combined sprouting up around the country, residents have protested the construction of AI infrastructure, which McKinsey projected to touch $7 trillion in capital expenditures by 2030.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Asymmetrical scalloped edging, warm wood, and clean lines make this whimsical mirror an easy yes for a midimalist setup.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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Rival Kalshi showed Pratt edging ahead of Raman for second place, with 26% to her 23%, while Bass remained in front at 47%.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2026
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The massive stage comprised three ramps extending the length of a football field that were frequently alight in a Candyland of colors and two oversized video screens flanking a metallic structure that looked like an inverted ski jump.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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The 40-page editorial covering the past 30 years of haute couture is flanked by an interview given to the magazine on his 50-year-plus career.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The Roseville Joint Union High School District approved new school attendance boundaries Monday morning to address rapid enrollment growth in west Roseville that has continued to strain campuses.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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Fast bowler Akash Singh (1-54) conceded four boundaries against Jaiswal (43) in his 23-run first over as Sooryavanshi took the back seat and let the stand-in captain score bulk of the runs in the power play.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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“Fringe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fringe. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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