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
Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 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
Colossal Biosciences is not a conservation organization working at the margins of ecological science.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 29 May 2026
On tariffs, Fields said the company expects to pay an average tariff rate of roughly 35%, down from about 55% last year, and expects gross margins to remain roughly flat year over year.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 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
The measure passed by wide margins at the state Capitol in both chambers, which are controlled by Democrats.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
The companies said in the announcement that the combination will expand margins by scaling operations across a larger portfolio of units and will generate $175 million in gross synergies.
—Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 22 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
Operating margins improved from the year-ago period.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 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
Colossal Biosciences is not a conservation organization working at the margins of ecological science.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 29 May 2026
On tariffs, Fields said the company expects to pay an average tariff rate of roughly 35%, down from about 55% last year, and expects gross margins to remain roughly flat year over year.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 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
The measure passed by wide margins at the state Capitol in both chambers, which are controlled by Democrats.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
The companies said in the announcement that the combination will expand margins by scaling operations across a larger portfolio of units and will generate $175 million in gross synergies.
—Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 22 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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Sometimes they are flattered, invited inside, and quietly stripped of their sharp edges.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The most valuable goods sit at the center of the bazaar, with prices becoming more accessible toward the outer edges.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Tamaulipas, which borders Texas, is a hub for fuel smuggling to and from the United States.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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The Mighty Mississippi ⛴️ Flowing about 2,350 miles from Minnesota to the Gulf in Louisiana, the Mississippi River borders 10 states and drains an area stretching from western New York to most of Wyoming.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Noun
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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
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Trespassers breaching airport perimeters is a longstanding and regular problem, with perhaps dozens annually nationwide, said security expert Jeff Price, who was assistant director of security at the Denver airport in the 1990s.—
Mead Gruver,
Los Angeles Times,
12 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
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To the west of the park boundaries lie a handful of private concessions, housing a few riverside lodgings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Great Hikes Most hikes within the main boundaries of TRNP are fairly manageable and short—often less than a mile.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 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 8 Jun. 2026.
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