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
Mark Rozzo, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
Connectivity touts high margins and generates cash for heavy investments in other parts of the company.
—Morgan Brennan,harriet Taylor, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Governments, corporations and nongovernmental organizations all operate in competitive environments where financial pressures and inadequate regulations can push social and environmental considerations to the margins.
—Buket Altınçelep, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
Are margins improving or shrinking?
—Michael Shribman, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
But their cumulative effect on customer trust, brand positioning, and long-term margins is rarely audited at the same frequency.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Implementation was postponed until 2030, but data collected by the legislation shows California refiners operate on razor-thin margins and, at times, operate at a loss.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Steyer’s campaign responded to Friday’s Berkeley IGS poll by noting the close margins of the three leaders in the race.
—John Woolfolk, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Still, working outside the margins of traditional moviemaking requires great adaptability.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
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
Noun
Paper was scarce during the war, so the boy would roust himself out of bed early and intercept the delivery of newspapers and magazines, going at their blank margins with his pencil, drawing figures, cartoons, landscapes, whatever struck his fancy.
—Mark Rozzo, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
Connectivity touts high margins and generates cash for heavy investments in other parts of the company.
—Morgan Brennan,harriet Taylor, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Governments, corporations and nongovernmental organizations all operate in competitive environments where financial pressures and inadequate regulations can push social and environmental considerations to the margins.
—Buket Altınçelep, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
Are margins improving or shrinking?
—Michael Shribman, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
But their cumulative effect on customer trust, brand positioning, and long-term margins is rarely audited at the same frequency.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Implementation was postponed until 2030, but data collected by the legislation shows California refiners operate on razor-thin margins and, at times, operate at a loss.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Steyer’s campaign responded to Friday’s Berkeley IGS poll by noting the close margins of the three leaders in the race.
—John Woolfolk, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Still, working outside the margins of traditional moviemaking requires great adaptability.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Verb
The Dodgers are still trying to figure out what margins, if any, there are for an edge.
—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 accumulate at the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Conversations want courage as instinctive Moon in your 3rd House of Communication conjoins warrior Mars there, urging clear words with soft edges.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The queue borders both sides of the track as the coaster trains race through a tight slot at a top speed of 72 mph — the fastest coaster at any Universal theme park.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Things To Do Go To Bayfront Park Take a morning bike ride or stroll along Bayfront Park, which juts out towards the water and borders a marina of yachts and power boats.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
Noun
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But parking will be limited due to security perimeters ringing stadiums.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The effect was detectable up to a third of a mile, roughly five city blocks, from the facilities’ perimeters.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
Verb
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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.—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Sister typically bounds around on their walks, but Bowen said the tiny dog kept sitting still on the road.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For the most adventurous amateur who wants to push the boundaries of visual observation, the Arietids are also an interesting target for basic radio astronomy that requires very little equipment to enjoy.—
Jules-Pierre Malartre,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
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When lightning data was removed, the areas of infrared and water vapor data influencing the prediction became broader, highlighting cloud boundaries and cold cloud tops.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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Shaft circumferences of 15 inches or more are being debuted by top brands like Vince Camuto and Sam Edelman.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Margins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/margins. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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