margining

verb

present participle of margin
as in bordering
to serve as a border for the riverbed is margined by a flat beach of smooth rocks

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  1. bordering
  2. bounding
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  • The highest number of cases have been reported in Congo's eastern Ituri province, bordering Uganda.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But in Russian regions bordering Ukraine, which started to face Kyiv’s retaliatory strikes earlier than the rest of the country, support for the war is even higher.
    — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026
Definition of bordering
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  • Unlike more overtly depressive takes on this role, Bos’ Hamlet is impetuous and sardonic, often bounding up three stairs in a single step and unspooling his words, words, words as if his mouth can’t keep up with his restless mind.
    — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • At 5-foot-9, Fery possesses a skill set perfectly suited for low-bounding grass.
    — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of bounding
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“Margining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/margining. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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