as in edges
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 borders
to serve as a border for
the riverbed is margined by a flat beach of smooth rocks
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Recent Examples of margins
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Beyond the big premieres and studio showcases, Annecy, particularly in its sidebar sections — Contrechamp, Perspectives, WTF, Off-Limits, Midnight Specials — remains a showcase for auteur animation and works from the margins.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
And part of it is Congress' already historically slim voting margins – margins, by the way, that won't be getting any more cushion amid the gerrymandering wars.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
With dark splotchy ink, the Secretary of the Senate drew large Xs through four amendments, slashed through several lines and furiously wrote down edits in the margins.
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Headline beat, but margins missed expectations.
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Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
Teapot margins collapse within six to nine months.
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Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
Stock, headcount and overheads scale up, but cash and margins cannot keep pace.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Beyond the big premieres and studio showcases, Annecy, particularly in its sidebar sections — Contrechamp, Perspectives, WTF, Off-Limits, Midnight Specials — remains a showcase for auteur animation and works from the margins.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
And part of it is Congress' already historically slim voting margins – margins, by the way, that won't be getting any more cushion amid the gerrymandering wars.
—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
With dark splotchy ink, the Secretary of the Senate drew large Xs through four amendments, slashed through several lines and furiously wrote down edits in the margins.
—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
18 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
Headline beat, but margins missed expectations.
—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
Teapot margins collapse within six to nine months.
—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for margins
Noun
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
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Questlove is too thoughtful a filmmaker to sand down the rough edges.
Verb
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Zelensky demanded last week that Belarus, which borders both Ukraine and Russia, remove the relay equipment.
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Researchers have pointed to several reasons for this, with culprits including the continent’s geography—Europe borders the Arctic, the world’s fastest-warming region.
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The agency said the attackers had allegedly plotted to use drones to cause explosions in buildings surrounding the event, force an evacuation toward a sniper team, and then breach the White House perimeters.
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Adding to the charm, guests are treated to a variety of authentic accommodations, including several located within national park perimeters, providing extra time for activities and exploration.
Verb
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Oprah Winfrey bounds into view in a white dress.
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Something as simple as adding a tablespoon of fresh ground flax or chia seeds to a smoothie can do leaps and bounds improvement in the microbiome itself.
Noun
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Later, as the Moon faces disciplined Saturn, we are asked to set clearer boundaries and timing.
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Stephanie Smittle is not concerned with musical boundaries.
Noun
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Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.
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Shaft circumferences of 15 inches or more are being debuted by top brands like Vince Camuto and Sam Edelman.
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“Margins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/margins. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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