perimeters

plural of perimeter

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Recent Examples of perimeters The map above shows the evacuation area in red and the approximate fire perimeters in black. Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 Cloud computing shifted organizations toward Zero Trust architectures centered on identity rather than network perimeters. Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 But given the extensive security around the venue, with multiple perimeters and Secret Service involved, that’s highly unlikely on Sunday. Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Another option could be requiring the rentals to have security systems around their perimeters. Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 7 July 2026 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. 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perimeters
Noun
  • Using rudimentary 3-D animation tools, the film looks janky, with sharp edges and bad editing.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Bake cookies, rotating baking sheets top to bottom and front to back halfway through, until golden and cracked (edges will be firm but centers should still be soft), 16–18 minutes.
    Ellary Collins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Libra September 23 – October 22 Set healthy boundaries in relationships today.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • CRAs are redevelopment districts funded by property taxes collected within their boundaries to pay for real estate projects, road repair, events and other local benefits.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Cape Newenham facility is part of a network of remote radar sites that track aircraft in Alaska's airspace and along its borders.
    Charles Ventura, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • When a major export corridor becomes less dependable, buyers compete for alternatives, freight and insurance costs rise, and risk premiums can travel across borders.
    Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But a recent study found that people with larger waist circumferences who ate one avocado daily for six months did not see improvements in blood sugar, insulin levels, or insulin resistance.
    Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 30 June 2026
  • Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.
    Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025

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“Perimeters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perimeters. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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