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
Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
That was the closest anyone came to defeating Westlake, whose average margin of victory was 26 points.
—Terrence Thomas, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Few building types constrain their designers more than affordable housing, where the politics are byzantine, budgets meager, rules strict, and margins thin.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The sample was designed to represent the state’s population, and the survey’s margin of error was plus or minus three percentage points.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
That was the closest anyone came to defeating Westlake, whose average margin of victory was 26 points.
—Terrence Thomas, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Wall Street analysts are bracing for a volatile road ahead for CoreWeave as its massive infrastructure ramp pressures margins and drives up costs.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Few building types constrain their designers more than affordable housing, where the politics are byzantine, budgets meager, rules strict, and margins thin.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for margin
Noun
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The texture is a bit sticky, though blends out with ease for soft edges and a natural finish.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nakhchivan accounts for about 6% of the country's territory, bordering Azerbaijan's close ally Turkey and Iran.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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The retaining wall that was recently built on the Antillia property line will border one side of this easement, while a six-foot chain-link fence, which Kolter plans to erect, will border the other side.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At the end of his 24-hour overtime shift, Mullen handed the reins to Battalion Chief Mario Garcia, recommending that the incoming chief scope out the fire perimeter.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Burries is developing into a solid perimeter shooter (37% from 3-point range) and can play on the ball when needed.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Creeping phlox is a great choice for edging, rock walls, or slopes, and will brighten any garden with its abundance of cheerful pastel blooms.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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The pea gravel needs to be hemmed in with metal, plastic, or brick edging set firmly in place.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Asif Merchant, a Pakistani national also known as Asif Raza Merchant, was found guilty of murder for hire and attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Once the housing is complete, the neighborhood could accommodate 25,000 to 30,000 residents within its boundaries, Mehran has estimated.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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His machine would cover the entire 3,834-meter circumference area of the ring.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2026
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Basketball players say that there can be times when the circumference of the basketball rim looks as large as a hula-hoop.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Margin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/margin. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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