MARGIN Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈmär-jən

Definition of margin

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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verb

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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Noun

Arista generates software-like margins because its Extensible Operating System (EOS) and cloud networking architecture create stickiness, efficiency, and operating leverage that most hardware peers cannot match. — Tony Zhang, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 Growth has flattened, margins are under pressure, customers are disengaging or the company is missing opportunities it should be positioned to win. — Basant Singh, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Verb

But with Medicare Advantage costs moderating, analysts said the risk to earnings has decreased and margin progress next year can be meaningful. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 July 2026 That gives retailers a much clearer picture of pricing thresholds and margin opportunities than waiting to see how a product performs at markdown. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for margin

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Noun

The scientists used cutting-edge airborne laser scanning technology and found hundreds of previously unknown earthworks.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026
The edges of your lawn and garden provide the perfect habitat for these plants, while fences and retaining walls can give support to growing poison ivy vines.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of edge

Verb

And another four people were killed over the last 24 hours in the Russian region of Belgorod, which borders Ukraine, the region’s acting governor Alexandr Shuvayev said Monday.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
The Waterford Bay Apartments borders part of the woods where the encampment is set up.

— Conor Wight, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of border

Noun

The department shared photos and images showing the big cat on a sidewalk under the shade of a tree while deputies set up a perimeter.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
After choosing your traps from a local home improvement store, place them around your yard’s perimeter, especially near the nests.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of perimeter

Noun

Contrast details like this blue velvet piping (Peacock from Pepper Home) outline the silhouette and emphasize the headboard's shape, while fringe, brush trim, scalloped edging, or decorative tape add an extra layer of personality.

— Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
An old toothbrush can help reach between the balusters or spindles and decorative edging on posts and caps.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Definition of edging

Noun

Known for her dry sense of humor, passion for horses and being the hardest working royal, Princess Anne has also maintained strict boundaries about her privacy and kept her family away from the spotlight.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
In 2024, the European Union applied the Digital Services Act to online social media platforms, laying out strict boundaries on content moderation, safety, and transparency.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of boundary

Noun

Because of these limitations, physicians usually consider waist circumference, body composition, fitness, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels alongside BMI.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Researchers looked at waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

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