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noun

ˈmär-jən How to pronounce margin (audio)
Definition of marginnext
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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Recent Examples of margin
Noun
While many of Jaglom’s contemporaries, like Cassavetes and Melvin Van Peebles, have seen their work frequently revived on home video and the repertory circuit, Jaglom has remained largely on the margins. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2026 This year, Canada Goose is forecasting a low-single-digit increase in revenues with margins on adjusted earnings before interest and taxes ranging from 11 to 12 percent. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
Protecting margins The challenge isn’t simply detecting token theft or fraud, but rather deciding how to respond. — Sarita Singh, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026 Model private label as taking on manufacturer-grade risk, not just margin upside, before scaling it. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for margin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for margin
  1. edge
  2. border
  3. perimeter
  4. edging
  5. boundary
  6. circumference
Noun
  • Scientists are exploring whether the flu vaccine can disrupt tumors, providing another treatment along with expensive cutting-edge care.
    — Elie Dolgin, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Ukraine is working to improve its interception capabilities for both, but at the moment, experts said, the Russian weapons have an edge.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of edge
Verb
  • Activities at the camp include visits to the White Memorial Foundation preserve, which borders the rear of the property.
    — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The small, predominantly Hispanic area, which borders Broward to the west, swung 14 points further left this year.
    — Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of border
Noun
  • Some had stepped outside to see what happened and couldn’t get back in once police set up a perimeter.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Deputies established a perimeter around the home in the 6800 block of Klingon Court in the Florin area and tried to persuade Yang to surrender.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of perimeter
Noun
  • Beneath Rocks and Bricks Slugs, snails, and various insects will sometimes also use rocks, bricks, garden bed edging, wooden boards, and other hard surfaces for shelter until spring.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Elastic edging keeps the machine-washable covers snug across a range of couch shapes, and the collection comes in several colors, weaves and textures to coordinate with most rooms.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of edging
Noun
  • Protect Jewish students while restoring a clear boundary between harassment and protected speech.
    — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The team’s calculations predicted that these boundaries, known as domain walls, could conduct electricity and move when a voltage was applied.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of boundary
Noun
  • In the trial, participants experienced reductions in several cardiovascular risk factors, including systolic blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, systemic inflammation and neck circumference.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Since radio waves travel at close to the speed of light, a signal could theoretically cover distances equivalent to the planet's circumference several times in a single second.
    — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026
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“Margin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/margin. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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