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
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
The error margins are larger among partisan subgroup samples and other subgroups.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The chip shortage would likely force manufacturers to pass the burden of their shrinking margins on to consumers, which would likely mean fewer new users and longer replacement cycles for existing users, according to Counterpoint's Pathak.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Of the city’s more than 700 hotels, more than 300 are smaller, select-service or three-star properties, the very segment most likely to see declining rates and thinning margins as the World Cup nears.
—Vijay Dandapani, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
Hidden compliance friction that erodes the very margins sourcing teams worked to protect.
—Muchaneta Ten Napel, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Services Prices Services costs increased by the most since July, including the largest pickup in margins in data back to 2009.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Some would say these small margins are indicative of luck.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
But even those on the margins of the society need someone to talk to.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Teapot margins collapse within six to nine months.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Noun
Also, on the services side, inflation was unchanged if trade (margins), transportation and warehousing prices were excluded.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
The error margins are larger among partisan subgroup samples and other subgroups.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The chip shortage would likely force manufacturers to pass the burden of their shrinking margins on to consumers, which would likely mean fewer new users and longer replacement cycles for existing users, according to Counterpoint's Pathak.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Of the city’s more than 700 hotels, more than 300 are smaller, select-service or three-star properties, the very segment most likely to see declining rates and thinning margins as the World Cup nears.
—Vijay Dandapani, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
Hidden compliance friction that erodes the very margins sourcing teams worked to protect.
—Muchaneta Ten Napel, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Services Prices Services costs increased by the most since July, including the largest pickup in margins in data back to 2009.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Some would say these small margins are indicative of luck.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
But even those on the margins of the society need someone to talk to.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
Wall Street analysts are bracing for a volatile road ahead for CoreWeave as its massive infrastructure ramp pressures margins and drives up costs.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Feb. 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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Skipping prep can lead to lifting edges or little imperfections that’ll drive you crazy later.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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Place the pie on the heated stone or skillet and bake until the edges are set and the center is still slightly jiggly, 40 to 50 minutes.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Nearly 3 million tourists are expected to visit Jalisco, which borders the Pacific Ocean and is famous for tequila and mariachi music, during the tournament.—
Sol Amaya,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
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The town borders Maine and Vermont as well as Canada.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That plan must spell out when perimeters are established and removed, how distances are determined, how emergency access is preserved, and how officers engage with the public.—
Joseph Potasnik,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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These passes, like standard passes, are for parking spaces outside security perimeters.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Over six feet tall and skinny, with a mass of reddish curls, Fleming leaps and bounds across stage while delivering riffs on the bitmoji skills of baby boomers, ballads dedicated to deceased chain craft store Joann’s Fabrics, and Celine Dion’s gamer sons.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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In the special filmed at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, Fleming bounds across the stage sharing his takes on masculinity, conga lines, Trader Joes, Oreos, NPR, dog breeds and more.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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Compassion can flow freely, while boundaries keep that kindness sustainable.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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Such patterns often crossed the boundaries of hate driven by nationality, ethnicity and religion.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 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 5 Mar. 2026.
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