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
Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 June 2026
However, because many people underapply sunscreen, SPF 50 can provide an additional margin of safety.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 5 June 2026
Michael Wayland, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Microsoft highlights productivity gains and organizational change, but there isn’t a focus on tying AI adoption to margin improvement, cost reduction, or payback periods.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 May 2026
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Noun
New Zealand acquitted themselves well, losing by one-goal margins twice and drawing against Norway.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 June 2026
However, because many people underapply sunscreen, SPF 50 can provide an additional margin of safety.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 5 June 2026
Verb
Analysts on the company's quarterly call Tuesday were concerned about lackluster growth internationally and margin compression that was more in line with competitors.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Microsoft highlights productivity gains and organizational change, but there isn’t a focus on tying AI adoption to margin improvement, cost reduction, or payback periods.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for margin
Noun
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The union has argued that the language — coupled with an arbitration provision — will limit the use of AI replicas to a handful of edge cases.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 June 2026
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As the resort’s premium hotel-within-a-hotel experience, Hōkūpa‘a Tower guests will not only find larger indoor and outdoor room layouts, but will also gain access to The Lānai, a private lounge-style space with complimentary food and drinks, a private bar, and infinity-edge cocktail pools.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The move includes entry restrictions on non-citizens who have been in the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan, which borders both affected countries, in the previous 21 days, as well as screening and monitoring of people arriving from these countries.—
Jamie Gumbrecht,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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Hyde Park, where Muhammad was born, is the South Side neighborhood bordering the Obama Presidential Center opening this summer, another chance to introduce Mahari to a global audience.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Midtown street closures The NYPD will have a security perimeter set up from West 29th Street to West 35th Street between Sixth and Eighth avenues.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Regardless of the schedule, make time to walk the cliff’s perimeter and enjoy a fresh perspective.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Build the Perimeter Once the foundation’s laid, build out the perimeter using timber or steel edging.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
3 June 2026
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Shorter varieties are perfect for the front of borders and edging paths and patios.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The 6th Congressional District, which mostly consists of areas in Sacramento and Placer counties, is supposed to be a safe blue seat under the new boundaries passed with Proposition 50.—
Mathew Miranda
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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In the end, Garrett took the decision to only include phenomena detected above the Kármán Line (the official boundary between Earth and space, 62 miles, or 100 kilometers, above the ground) in the protocols.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
Noun
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That ball of twine stands at least 11 feet tall, weighs almost 29,000 pounds and has a circumference of at least 46 feet.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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In fact, to accelerate a particle to such energies, the LHC would have to be expanded from its current length of 17 miles (27 kilometers) to around 25,000 miles (40,000 kilometers), the entire circumference of the Earth.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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“Margin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/margin. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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