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
Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Cheap labor allowed manufacturers and firms to expand without hurting margins.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune, 19 June 2025
Gurufocus, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Of course, should the company’s sales grow and/or margins expand, the impact of the buyback would be even more impactful, giving shareholders a greater claim to the larger profit.
—CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
In his first season as owner, the Lakers won an NBA title, kicking off a decade-long battle with the Boston Celtics that helped the NBA move from the margins of pro sports to the mainstream.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Cheap labor allowed manufacturers and firms to expand without hurting margins.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune, 19 June 2025
Verb
Such a combination could result in more competition for Uber and thus lead to margin pressures in the future.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Of course, should the company’s sales grow and/or margins expand, the impact of the buyback would be even more impactful, giving shareholders a greater claim to the larger profit.
—CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for margin
Noun
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Like Squid Game, The Prisoner beguiles the viewer by turning traditional symbols of familiar, homegrown calm (in this case, an idyllic seaside town) into disorientating weapons that keep the characters on a knife's edge.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Cook, undisturbed, until pancake edges are dry and bubbles begin to form on surface, about 3 minutes.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Surrounded by steep cliffs and bordering a golf course, this beach features golden sands and a calm, inviting setting.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The city calls one section the Arches, for the vaults bordering it that once contained wine cellars.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Those are 3-point shooting, second-unit scoring and perimeter defense.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
27 June 2025
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See live video from the area: Fire containment This is what 65% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Crafted from moisture-wicking cotton and linen, with details like embroidery, scalloped edging, and ruffles, they’re polished without feeling fussy.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
20 June 2025
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The three ribbons are dark red with some gold text and gold edging.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Flynt didn’t hesitate to push boundaries with raw imagery and biting cartoons.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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Thanks to next-gen aircraft, cutting-edge technology, and a surge in demand for seamless international travel, ultra-long-haul flights are pushing the boundaries of modern aviation.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Measure the circumference of your arm with string and compare it to the cuff dimensions offered.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
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Now, balls must pass FIFA’s ‘Quality Programme for Footballs’ test, which gives about a 10 per cent leeway for balls in circumference, weight and pressure.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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“Margin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/margin. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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