as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the margins of the paper should only be an inch wide
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
the riverbed is margined by a flat beach of smooth rocks
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Recent Examples of margin
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Described as a biting political thriller in the tradition of Wild in the Streets and V for Vendetta, The Hunted is set in a dystopian America where trans people are brutalized and erased to the margins of society.
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
That shift allows the team’s judgment to be used for decisions that actually require it (such as capital allocation, scenario planning and margin analysis), instead of being absorbed by the work of producing inputs.
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Aaron Levine,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Noun
The race is won by the team that beats their handicap speed by the greatest margin.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Described as a biting political thriller in the tradition of Wild in the Streets and V for Vendetta, The Hunted is set in a dystopian America where trans people are brutalized and erased to the margins of society.
—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
Verb
The Dodgers are still trying to figure out what margins, if any, there are for an edge.
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Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
That shift allows the team’s judgment to be used for decisions that actually require it (such as capital allocation, scenario planning and margin analysis), instead of being absorbed by the work of producing inputs.
—
Aaron Levine,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for margin
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Puff sleeves, a scalloped hem, lace trim, and eyelet detailing give this top a soft, feminine edge.
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.
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The country borders Russia, Georgia, Armenia and Iran.
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Quakertown bordered Withers Street to the north, McKinney Street to the south, Vine Street to the east, and Oakland Avenue to the west.
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Following multiple 911 calls, officers arrived at the scene and set up a perimeter.
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The sheriff's office said deputies established a perimeter in the area and were actively searching for the suspect or suspects.
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Thyme adds beauty to gardens as ground cover, edging, or a lawn alternative.
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Alternate Physical Barrier Edge Cast stone edgers, known as bullet edgers, as well as natural stone, vinyl, rubber, or steel edging materials, are all useful edging methods.
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The celebration began at noon at Hastings High School, featuring an inaugural flag ceremony including the flags of the sovereign nations within Minnesota's state boundaries, and a performance by the Little Horse Singers drum group.
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Instead of advocating for an all-or-nothing digital detox, Nicolaou recommends creating healthier boundaries that help people stay connected without feeling constantly consumed by their screens.
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That eight-step process analyses balls according to eight criteria, including circumference, water absorption, rebound height, shape and size retention, and sphericity (a measurement of roundness).
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Famous for its enormous trunk -- about 36 feet in circumference -- and gnarled branches, the Major Oak was believed to be about 1,200 years old, according to the RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity.
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“Margin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/margin. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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