Synonyms of margins

margins 1 of 2

noun

plural of margin

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• edges
• perimeters
• confines
• borders
• boundaries
• edgings
• circumferences
• fringes
• peripheries
• verges
• skirts
• ends
• bounds
• rims
• brims
• frames
• outskirts
• hems
• borderlines
• compasses
• cusps
• skirtings
• lips
• limitations
• extents
• curbs
• crests
• shores
• restrictions
• frontiers
• maxima
• demarcations
• ceilings
• borderlands
• measures
• terminations
• brinks
• marches
• ambits
• laps
• selvages
• pales
• meres

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• centers
• hearts
• cores
• interiors
• insides
• middles
• inners
• withins

margins

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of margin

as in borders

to serve as a border for

the riverbed is margined by a flat beach of smooth rocks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• borders
• bounds
• edges
• fringes
• surrounds
• rims
• skirts
• frames
• circles
• walls
• outlines
• traces
• trims
• hems
• encircles
• defines
• demarcates
• loops
• rings
• sketches
• limits
• confines
• rounds
• curbs
• circumscribes
• silhouettes
• delineates
• encloses
• restricts
• environs
• controls
• girdles
• checks
• girths
• restrains
• compasses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of margins

Noun

All in all, Skubal was the biggest name to move, as expected, but there were a number of very interesting trades that improved teams around the margins. — Ian Miller, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

These brands also sit in the technical apparel space, which continues to capture higher margins as consumers increasingly prioritize comfort, wellness and functional outdoor fashion. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026

Saudi Aramco’s second-quarter profit increased 33% from a year earlier, as higher oil prices and strong refining margins helped offset lower export volumes. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Its design targets better fuel utilization, higher burnup, longer refueling cycles, stronger safety margins, and reduced volumes of long-lived spent fuel for each unit of electricity generated. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

Where the Los Angeles Dodgers were wheeling and dealing for the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, the Pittsburgh Pirates were upgrading on the margins, hoping a change of scenery could lead to better fortunes. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Concurrently, optimizing power usage effectiveness (PUE) widens margins. — Dr. Dick Bridy, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Tuesday's margins and turnout will offer the first signals about Democratic and Republican enthusiasm heading into November. — Maham Javaid, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026

Past air shows have gone horribly wrong when military aviators have cut their margins too close. — Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

Verb

The company is expected to begin with pro forma EBIT margins around 25%, supported by especially strong profitability in electronic solutions and control systems. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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