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
Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2025
The poll was conducted among 1,000 adults and had a margin of error of 3.2 percent.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Additionally, the firm likes Uber’s profitability setup, free cash flow potential and margin upside.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The YouGov/Economist poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.3 percentage points.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2025
The poll was conducted among 1,000 adults and had a margin of error of 3.2 percent.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Verb
Of course, should the company’s sales grow and/or margins expand, the impact of the buyback would be even more impactful, giving shareholders a greater claim to the larger profit.
—CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Additionally, the firm likes Uber’s profitability setup, free cash flow potential and margin upside.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for margin
Noun
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The Indian army said in a statement late on Friday that drones were sighted in 26 locations across a wide area of India's west and northwest from Kashmir and states bordering Pakistan to the edge of the Arabian Sea.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Toll-takers on the Venetian Causeway were in their booths as the tornado swept through just yards away, tearing into trees at a small public park at water’s edge.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
Verb
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At least 71 cases have been recorded in New Mexico, mostly in Lea County, which borders western Texas, department data shows.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
9 May 2025
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Canada’s Yukon Territory, which borders Alaska, has seen a spike in aurora-season visits, and local outfitters have developed out-of-the-box ways to enjoy the phenomenon.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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This was certifiably his worst night ever as a perimeter threat.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
Noun
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For lawn care, start with just mowing before adding edging and landscaping.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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To add a simple yet effective border to your garden, skip the plastic edging and instead go for a more natural look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Because there’s no word for boundaries in Japanese.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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Adapt Productivity Expectations Employees have a hard time establishing boundaries for fear of being let go.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Rivers became friends that extended his circumference of being.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 May 2025
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Research suggests that regular cannabis users often have a lower waist circumference and may be less likely to be obese, which could contribute to better glycemic control and overall health.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Margin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/margin. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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