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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for margin
  1. edge
  2. border
  3. perimeter
  4. edging
  5. boundary
  6. circumference
Noun
  • In addition, Greg Rousseau and Bradley Chubb were the only edge-rushing outside linebackers on the field for the Bills’ first-team defense.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • And this year, the popular concept will be revisited in a new mid-top form, giving the shoe an even more boot-like edge.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of edge
Verb
  • On her 43 acres of woods and reclaimed native prairie in rural Tazewell County, Katie VandenBerg walked the edge of her property, inspecting a line of oaks bordered by miles of corn and soybean fields.
    — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Liechtenstein, a wealthy nation of 40,000 people that borders Switzerland and Austria, has an unusually powerful monarchy by European standards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of border
Noun
  • The cougar was found lying on the sidewalk under the shade of a tree, where deputies set up a perimeter to keep vehicles and people away.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This mix of modernity and tradition works well, both inside and out, where a stroll around the ground’s perimeter switches quickly from feeling gloriously old-school to being brought right up to date.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of perimeter
Noun
  • The great diversity of forms available lend themselves to foundation plantings, edging and low hedges, as well as architectural accents and reliable container plantings.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
  • 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
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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“Margin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/margin. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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