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
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
According to Change Research’s methodology statement, the poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 3%.
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Matthew Kelly
updated June 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
That shift allows the team’s judgment to be used for decisions that actually require it (such as capital allocation, scenario planning and margin analysis), instead of being absorbed by the work of producing inputs.
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Aaron Levine,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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That is important because hardware margins are a huge part of Apple's business.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
According to Change Research’s methodology statement, the poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 3%.
—
Matthew Kelly
updated June 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Verb
The Dodgers are still trying to figure out what margins, if any, there are for an edge.
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Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
That shift allows the team’s judgment to be used for decisions that actually require it (such as capital allocation, scenario planning and margin analysis), instead of being absorbed by the work of producing inputs.
—
Aaron Levine,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for margin
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The Americans came out energized in the second half and a Berhalter banger from the edge of the penalty area tied it up 2-2 in the 49th minute.
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The Samurai Blue have the edge on shots, 2-1, but Sweden has the lone shot on target so far through 25 minutes.
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Outdoors, a large rectangular swimming pool bordered by red bricks and a flagstone terrace anchors a sprawling backyard filled with flat lawns and towering trees, and topping it all off is a separate guesthouse, plus a basketball court next to an attached three-car garage.
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Earlier this month, the county Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a measure aimed at ensuring that the thousands of empty lots in unincorporated Altadena and Sunset Mesa, a small residential enclave bordering Pacific Palisades, are not left untended.
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Following multiple 911 calls, officers arrived at the scene and set up a perimeter.
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The sheriff's office said deputies established a perimeter in the area and were actively searching for the suspect or suspects.
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The organic edging and modern handles create a sleek, sophisticated finish.
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Singh explains that plastic edging, as well as wood, rock, or bricks, can crack, fade, move out of place, or become exposed over time, while doing little for the garden beyond creating a line.
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The celebration began at noon at Hastings High School, featuring an inaugural flag ceremony including the flags of the sovereign nations within Minnesota's state boundaries, and a performance by the Little Horse Singers drum group.
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Instead of advocating for an all-or-nothing digital detox, Nicolaou recommends creating healthier boundaries that help people stay connected without feeling constantly consumed by their screens.
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That eight-step process analyses balls according to eight criteria, including circumference, water absorption, rebound height, shape and size retention, and sphericity (a measurement of roundness).
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Famous for its enormous trunk -- about 36 feet in circumference -- and gnarled branches, the Major Oak was believed to be about 1,200 years old, according to the RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity.
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“Margin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/margin. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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