as in edges
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
soldiers guarding the perimeter of the camp
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Recent Examples of perimeters
The agency said the attackers had allegedly plotted to use drones to cause explosions in buildings surrounding the event, force an evacuation toward a sniper team, and then breach the White House perimeters.
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Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2026
Adding to the charm, guests are treated to a variety of authentic accommodations, including several located within national park perimeters, providing extra time for activities and exploration.
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Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
But parking will be limited due to security perimeters ringing stadiums.
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Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
The effect was detectable up to a third of a mile, roughly five city blocks, from the facilities’ perimeters.
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Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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.
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Mead Gruver,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Like many of the state’s greatest musical exports—Selena, Willie Nelson, Beyoncé—Musgraves delights in pushing past invented perimeters to allow other sounds to inform her work.
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Cat Cardenas,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
The plastic earcup perimeters don’t feel so luxurious.
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Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2026
The police would establish these perimeters.
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Andrew Cuomo,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2026
Adding to the charm, guests are treated to a variety of authentic accommodations, including several located within national park perimeters, providing extra time for activities and exploration.
—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
But parking will be limited due to security perimeters ringing stadiums.
—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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
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
Like many of the state’s greatest musical exports—Selena, Willie Nelson, Beyoncé—Musgraves delights in pushing past invented perimeters to allow other sounds to inform her work.
—
Cat Cardenas,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
The plastic earcup perimeters don’t feel so luxurious.
—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2026
The police would establish these perimeters.
—
Andrew Cuomo,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perimeters
Noun
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.
Noun
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Later, as the Moon faces disciplined Saturn, we are asked to set clearer boundaries and timing.
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Stephanie Smittle is not concerned with musical boundaries.
Noun
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In the last two years, South Africa has deported more than 100,000 people the home affairs ministry says were in the country illegally, while also stopping around 500,000 others at borders trying to enter without documents.
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There are just too many things that can go wrong that cross national borders.
Noun
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Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.
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Shaft circumferences of 15 inches or more are being debuted by top brands like Vince Camuto and Sam Edelman.
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“Perimeters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perimeters. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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