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
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 23 June 2025
The end of the Civil War marked a death knell for the men’s compatriots fighting on land, but here, on the fringes of the Arctic, their ship was gaining momentum.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
Veronica Anghel, Foreign Affairs, 21 May 2025
Yet the nose-to-tail movement, appealing mostly to fringe foodies, never made a big dent on eating habits.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
While many of President Trump's most restrictive immigration policies are considered new, they have actually been pushed on the fringes of Republican politics for decades by hard-right advocates, including Stein.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 23 June 2025
The end of the Civil War marked a death knell for the men’s compatriots fighting on land, but here, on the fringes of the Arctic, their ship was gaining momentum.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
Verb
The government’s inability to address these problems has left millions disillusioned and receptive to fringe ideas and radical political movements.
—Veronica Anghel, Foreign Affairs, 21 May 2025
Yet the nose-to-tail movement, appealing mostly to fringe foodies, never made a big dent on eating habits.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fringe
Noun
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The group assembled in Romare Bearden Park shortly after 6 p.m., just barely outnumbering a dozen city police officers stationed in clusters around the area’s edge.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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To get started, consider the following first steps: • Deploy in geographically diverse edge and core regions to avoid over-concentration.—
Mark Mahle,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Nikki Glaser, Tyra Banks, Jenna Lyons, Michael Kors, Zac Posen also join the mix this year as well as Abbott Elementary stars Chris Perfetti and Lisa Ann Walter who will be making an appearance to kick off one of the challenges.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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The Bobcats will be in the Sun Belt for the final year this fall before joining Washington State, Oregon State, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State and Utah State in the next edition of the Pac-12.—
Erik Buchinger,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The original complaints came primarily from members of the Rancho Santa Teresa Property Owners Association, a group of residents in the neighborhood partially bordering the facility.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Surrounded by steep cliffs and bordering a golf course, this beach features golden sands and a calm, inviting setting.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Those are 3-point shooting, second-unit scoring and perimeter defense.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
27 June 2025
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Oftentimes, planting a perimeter screen cover enhances that feeling of safety.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
26 June 2025
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Scott and Jacob also touch on MLS teams’ $41 million Club World Cup haul, with a portion of that money headed to players, pending negotiation between the league and union.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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Only the Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas — who could be among the 12 All-Star Game reserves, which will be selected by the league’s head coaches and announced this Sunday — has more assists per game (9.3), and she’s touched the hardwood in 12 contests this season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Crafted from moisture-wicking cotton and linen, with details like embroidery, scalloped edging, and ruffles, they’re polished without feeling fussy.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
20 June 2025
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The three ribbons are dark red with some gold text and gold edging.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2025
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There are also formal living and dining rooms, a bar area, a library flanked by offices, and a posh primary suite flaunting a private patio, sitting room, and deluxe bath with a sauna, steam room, and huge freestanding tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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He is flanked by a young QB who is looking to make a name for himself and isn't scared to let the ball fly.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Flynt didn’t hesitate to push boundaries with raw imagery and biting cartoons.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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What’s needed now is not just political courage, but real leadership, capable of driving structural reform and aligning finance with planetary boundaries.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Fringe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fringe. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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