as in edges
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 adjoins
to be adjacent to
the orchestral pit fringed the edge of the stage
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as in borders
to serve as a border for
neat rows of red brick fringe the estate's flower beds
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Recent Examples of fringes
Will Johnson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Wahhh’s career coincided with, and has benefited from, tattoos moving from society’s fringes (military vets, bikers, ex-convicts, gangbangers) into the mainstream and onto the bodies of school teachers, dentists, and maybe the person sitting next to you.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Many of the ideas the series toyed with, from conspiracy theories and internet pile-ons to rapidly evolving conversations around gender and identity, have since migrated from the fringes into everyday discourse.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Now another coalition—a group of young Democrats at the fringes of the party—looked for a way to bring Gaza to the center of the convention.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
The former child star, who rose to ’90s fame on Blossom, made a full-time return to acting in Big Bang’s fourth season after years on the fringes of show business.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
The bouts were built up to be a logjam of the sport’s top stars, poised to deliver on Dana White’s 25-year-long project of elevating the UFC from the fringes of sports to the mainstream of pop culture.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 13 June 2026
The second collection includes pieces with fringes, sequins and shimmer, plus items for men and pets.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Stark had been on the fringes of the LPGA Tour field before her victory last year at Erin Hills — but after securing her tour status with a major win, the Swede promptly missed the cut in five of her next seven tournaments.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
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
Noun
Both politicians and corporate America are advised to focus on the broad center of the electorate, as companies like Paramount and Disney already do, rather than catering to the fringes.
—Will Johnson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Wahhh’s career coincided with, and has benefited from, tattoos moving from society’s fringes (military vets, bikers, ex-convicts, gangbangers) into the mainstream and onto the bodies of school teachers, dentists, and maybe the person sitting next to you.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Many of the ideas the series toyed with, from conspiracy theories and internet pile-ons to rapidly evolving conversations around gender and identity, have since migrated from the fringes into everyday discourse.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Now another coalition—a group of young Democrats at the fringes of the party—looked for a way to bring Gaza to the center of the convention.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
The former child star, who rose to ’90s fame on Blossom, made a full-time return to acting in Big Bang’s fourth season after years on the fringes of show business.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
The bouts were built up to be a logjam of the sport’s top stars, poised to deliver on Dana White’s 25-year-long project of elevating the UFC from the fringes of sports to the mainstream of pop culture.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 13 June 2026
The second collection includes pieces with fringes, sequins and shimmer, plus items for men and pets.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Stark had been on the fringes of the LPGA Tour field before her victory last year at Erin Hills — but after securing her tour status with a major win, the Swede promptly missed the cut in five of her next seven tournaments.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Verb
Still, Nay Palad is also actively involved in the protection and post-typhoon regeneration of the sprawling mangrove system that fringes the property on one side.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fringes
Noun
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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An elevated dining area adjoins a marble and wood kitchen, which features custom rift-oak cabinetry, top-tier stainless-steel appliances, and an oversized island with an integrated breakfast bar.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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Investigators say the hiker became stranded after getting lost in the Sampson Mountain Wilderness section of Cherokee National Forest, which adjoins national forests in Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The country borders Russia, Georgia, Armenia and Iran.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Chiapas borders Oaxaca to the west, Veracruz to the northwest, Tabasco to the north and Guatemala to the east.—
Jen Guadarrama,
IndyStar,
12 June 2026
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The agency said the attackers had allegedly plotted to use drones to cause explosions in buildings surrounding the event, force an evacuation toward a sniper team, and then breach the White House perimeters.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2026
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Adding to the charm, guests are treated to a variety of authentic accommodations, including several located within national park perimeters, providing extra time for activities and exploration.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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Rebecca Lowe joins Dan Patrick to discuss some of the top storylines around the World Cup, including Cristiano Ronaldo's poor play to start, the United States' potential and more.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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When Krem takes off in Kara’s spacecraft, a rusted hulk that’s like an interplanetary RV, and shoots her beloved dog Krypto with a lethal tranquilizer that will result in agonizing death in three days, Kara joins Ruthye on her revenge quest.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Verb
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Oprah Winfrey bounds into view in a white dress.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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Something as simple as adding a tablespoon of fresh ground flax or chia seeds to a smoothie can do leaps and bounds improvement in the microbiome itself.—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Later, as the Moon faces disciplined Saturn, we are asked to set clearer boundaries and timing.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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Stephanie Smittle is not concerned with musical boundaries.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2026
Verb
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The park flanks a tiny stretch of Table Rock Lake, a serpentine reservoir with more than 745 miles of shoreline.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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This short out-and-back route is the perfect recovery run, with relatively flat terrain that flanks the river.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Fringes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fringes. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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