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
Melissa Repko, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Aguilera updated the hairdo for her Instagram photoshoot, wearing it fully straightened with piece-y fringe.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
Inching through the beam of light, an alien creature crawled across the surface of the sand, resembling an inch-long cluster of ghostly leaves fringed with silvery filigree and capped with a pair of antennae-like stalks.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
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Noun
For example, insights from Trend Brain helped inspire a Western edit of clothing and accessories like purses with fringe and belts with embroidery, with all items under $40.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Aguilera updated the hairdo for her Instagram photoshoot, wearing it fully straightened with piece-y fringe.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
Details like eyelash fringing, subtle embroidery, and embossed velvet designs are an easy way to dress up a mundane sectional or lackluster white couch.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
Inching through the beam of light, an alien creature crawled across the surface of the sand, resembling an inch-long cluster of ghostly leaves fringed with silvery filigree and capped with a pair of antennae-like stalks.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fringe
Noun
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The texture is a bit sticky, though blends out with ease for soft edges and a natural finish.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When Georgia became a candidate to join the European Union in 2023 — which could help minimize shipping and import costs — the EU warned that the bills had hurt its chances.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Pickett, once the signing becomes official, will join a quarterback group that includes starter Bryce Young and incumbent backup Andy Dalton.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nakhchivan accounts for about 6% of the country's territory, bordering Azerbaijan's close ally Turkey and Iran.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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The retaining wall that was recently built on the Antillia property line will border one side of this easement, while a six-foot chain-link fence, which Kolter plans to erect, will border the other side.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Each field has subsurface drainage, which feeds into a perimeter drain loop that leads to the retention ponds.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Officers arrived and set up a perimeter around the home.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At times, Lugo touched 95 mph while navigating the Colombia lineup.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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This property actually touches the James Peak Wilderness, and that’s 17,000 acres.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Creeping phlox is a great choice for edging, rock walls, or slopes, and will brighten any garden with its abundance of cheerful pastel blooms.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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The pea gravel needs to be hemmed in with metal, plastic, or brick edging set firmly in place.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There’s a ladies’ and a gentlemen’s flanking the stairwell on this upper entry level, each outfitted with a cold plunge, sauna, steam room, and showers inside and out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Its tenacious protagonist is flanked by a cast of amusingly anthropomorphized creatures that will thrill the core audience of kids while keeping the grownups entertained.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Congressional district maps were redrawn in 2023, creating new boundaries for the 8th District that heavily favor Republicans.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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Egged on by the president, Republicans had redrawn congressional boundaries in Texas and North Carolina.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Fringe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fringe. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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