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
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
The spot price reflects silver's raw market value, but every physical product sells above that level to cover minting, distribution and dealer margins.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Both are exceptional options for England and separating them will be a matter of fine margins for Tuchel.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Analysts expect another decline in margins this year.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Before prices increased, ranchers were operating on tighter margins because their costs — vehicles, fuel, feed — were rising.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
That adjustment, if reinforced by appropriate reforms, could eventually stabilize margins.
—Joe Ngai, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Providers told The Times that the funding freeze could imperil child-care centers, many of which operate on slim margins.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The Panthers’ most recent four wins have all been extremely close, with margins of 3, 3, 7 and 3 points.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
Postseason football is defined by grit and narrow margins.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
The spot price reflects silver's raw market value, but every physical product sells above that level to cover minting, distribution and dealer margins.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Both are exceptional options for England and separating them will be a matter of fine margins for Tuchel.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Analysts expect another decline in margins this year.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Before prices increased, ranchers were operating on tighter margins because their costs — vehicles, fuel, feed — were rising.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
That adjustment, if reinforced by appropriate reforms, could eventually stabilize margins.
—Joe Ngai, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Providers told The Times that the funding freeze could imperil child-care centers, many of which operate on slim margins.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The Panthers’ most recent four wins have all been extremely close, with margins of 3, 3, 7 and 3 points.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
Conclusion In conclusion, ServiceNow continues to be a leading software provider, with steady revenue growth, strong cash flow, and margins that many enterprise software competitors would envy.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for margins
Noun
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Cake mix, lemon pie filling, and butter come together in the oven to create crisp edges and a gooey, citrusy center, while a little cream cheese in the mix rounds out the lemon’s brightness.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Other signs of unseasoned wood are bark that is tightly attached and a wet, fresh-looking center with lighter and drier looking wood near the edges or ends.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Late spring to early autumn is best for the Trentino-Alto Adige region, which borders Austria and Switzerland and offers an enticing array of cultures.—
Jill Krasny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Chavez argued the regime’s incursion in drug trafficking was necessary to help the FARC take power in Colombia, which borders Venezuela.—
Jay Weaver
January 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At no point in the 150 episodes that chronicled Private Pyle’s five years within the safe perimeters of Camp Henderson, CA, was the war in Vietnam, then at napalm-hot intensity, mentioned.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Dec. 2025
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Stockings filled with dog or human hair, windchimes, pie tins, or old CDs held aloft on a string, and fishing line installed around garden perimeters are also used to repel deer and rabbits.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Age of Imprisonment both controls and performs leaps and bounds better than its predecessors.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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As my guide Nicolas Jeanroy preps his truffle gear, which looks like a collection of garden tools, his canine partner, Taïga, bounds up.—
Aislyn Greene,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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Jeff Brady, executive director of communications for the district, said Tiger Team Two met at least once a month from September to December to discuss and evaluate school enrollment, the capacity and upkeep and condition of each campus, finances and boundaries for each school.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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The vice president of the United States is telling all federal law enforcement officers that there are no boundaries to their conduct while on duty.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 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 14 Jan. 2026.
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