perimeters

plural of perimeter

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of perimeters The report concluded that 2,191 homeless people would be displaced if the security perimeters measured a half-mile around venues. — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The map above shows the evacuation areas in red and the approximate fire perimeters as a black line. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perimeters
Noun
  • Brown liner, matte finishes, smoky eyes and frosted color are being pulled forward selectively, with softer edges and modern technique giving those familiar looks another life in 2026.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Sometimes the images are blurred along the edges, while other shots seem to have been manipulated using CGI.
    — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Officially, commissioners rejected the application because the developer had altered the parcel boundaries to meet the definition of an enclave.
    — Nico Rivero, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The Firebrand and the First Lady demonstrates that the early civil rights movement was built on a foundation of deep, complicated, long-term relationships which traversed the boundaries of both race and class.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Viet Tan, a pro-democracy group composed of members of the Vietnamese diaspora, published a report in September that documented 20 cases where Vietnamese authorities pursued critics and activists outside its own borders.
    — Shibani Mahtani, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Parcels of agricultural land surrounded on a certain percentage of their borders by homes, businesses, highways or land zoned for future development can apply for the designation.
    — Nico Rivero, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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