as in edges
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the dogs are confined by an invisible electronic fence that runs along the periphery of the yard
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Recent Examples of peripheries
But the peripheries of the roster have seen some changes.
—
Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Data from the German Aerospace Center, which analyzes global development, cross-referenced with images from ICEYE and Vantor show that buildings making up the peripheries of the cities damaged by this year’s fires mostly sprang up in the 2000s and 2010s.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
What if this wastage was taking place, not in postcolonial peripheries, but in the very heart of the Western financial system?
—Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Working from the peripheries, the project creates space for people to tell their own stories, celebrating cultural diversity while fostering intercultural and intergenerational dialogue.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Francis had largely avoided big, traditionally Catholic European countries during his 12-year pontificate, preferring to visit instead smaller Catholic communities on the peripheries.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
In Brazil, Funk Brasilero, a genre deriving from the favelas and peripheries of major cities, has been around for a decade or more now, but deserves to expand beyond the country.
—Rosamaria Garces, Billboard, 24 Nov. 2025
As a result, most houses are getting built in the areas where circumventing these dynamics is easiest, such as far urban peripheries.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
If life lingers on the peripheries of our world, maybe there’s a chance that life exists elsewhere in the universe.
—quantamagazine.org, 26 Sep. 2024
Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Data from the German Aerospace Center, which analyzes global development, cross-referenced with images from ICEYE and Vantor show that buildings making up the peripheries of the cities damaged by this year’s fires mostly sprang up in the 2000s and 2010s.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
What if this wastage was taking place, not in postcolonial peripheries, but in the very heart of the Western financial system?
—Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Working from the peripheries, the project creates space for people to tell their own stories, celebrating cultural diversity while fostering intercultural and intergenerational dialogue.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Francis had largely avoided big, traditionally Catholic European countries during his 12-year pontificate, preferring to visit instead smaller Catholic communities on the peripheries.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
In Brazil, Funk Brasilero, a genre deriving from the favelas and peripheries of major cities, has been around for a decade or more now, but deserves to expand beyond the country.
—Rosamaria Garces, Billboard, 24 Nov. 2025
As a result, most houses are getting built in the areas where circumventing these dynamics is easiest, such as far urban peripheries.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
If life lingers on the peripheries of our world, maybe there’s a chance that life exists elsewhere in the universe.
—quantamagazine.org, 26 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheries
Noun
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Conversations want courage as instinctive Moon in your 3rd House of Communication conjoins warrior Mars there, urging clear words with soft edges.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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But parking will be limited due to security perimeters ringing stadiums.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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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
Noun
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For the most adventurous amateur who wants to push the boundaries of visual observation, the Arietids are also an interesting target for basic radio astronomy that requires very little equipment to enjoy.—
Jules-Pierre Malartre,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
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When lightning data was removed, the areas of infrared and water vapor data influencing the prediction became broader, highlighting cloud boundaries and cold cloud tops.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
Noun
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By targeting Israel in response to attacks in Lebanon, Tehran appeared to be signaling that its red lines no longer stop at its own borders – and that its leaders are ready to take greater risks.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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These laws give objective criteria to divide data into distinct tiers, between truly sensitive data that needs special handling, and other data that can be transferred across borders with adequate protections.—
Leonard Lim,
Fortune,
10 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
Noun
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Paper was scarce during the war, so the boy would roust himself out of bed early and intercept the delivery of newspapers and magazines, going at their blank margins with his pencil, drawing figures, cartoons, landscapes, whatever struck his fancy.—
Mark Rozzo,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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Connectivity touts high margins and generates cash for heavy investments in other parts of the company.—
Morgan Brennan,Harriet Taylor,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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“Peripheries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheries. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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