as in perimeter
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 periphery
In a Liverpool shirt last season, Salah was on the periphery in a lot of games.
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Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Consider planting a more tolerant windbreak crop along the periphery of your garden.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Investigators were seen at a building on the periphery of the Yorktown Center shopping mall, near South Grace Street.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Dancing around the periphery, staying sharp in case a window opened up.
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Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for periphery
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Consider planting a more tolerant windbreak crop along the periphery of your garden.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Investigators were seen at a building on the periphery of the Yorktown Center shopping mall, near South Grace Street.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Dancing around the periphery, staying sharp in case a window opened up.
—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for periphery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for periphery
Noun
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Following multiple 911 calls, officers arrived at the scene and set up a perimeter.
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The sheriff's office said deputies established a perimeter in the area and were actively searching for the suspect or suspects.
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The Americans came out energized in the second half and a Berhalter banger from the edge of the penalty area tied it up 2-2 in the 49th minute.
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The Samurai Blue have the edge on shots, 2-1, but Sweden has the lone shot on target so far through 25 minutes.
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That eight-step process analyses balls according to eight criteria, including circumference, water absorption, rebound height, shape and size retention, and sphericity (a measurement of roundness).
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Famous for its enormous trunk -- about 36 feet in circumference -- and gnarled branches, the Major Oak was believed to be about 1,200 years old, according to the RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity.
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The celebration began at noon at Hastings High School, featuring an inaugural flag ceremony including the flags of the sovereign nations within Minnesota's state boundaries, and a performance by the Little Horse Singers drum group.
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Instead of advocating for an all-or-nothing digital detox, Nicolaou recommends creating healthier boundaries that help people stay connected without feeling constantly consumed by their screens.
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Tucked along the Green River, not far from the Utah-Wyoming border, the refuge serves as a vital sanctuary for migratory birds and threatened species like the bald eagle.
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Allowed Trump to turn back asylum-seekers at the southern border and to immediately halt temporary protection from deportation for Syrians and Haitians.
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The organic edging and modern handles create a sleek, sophisticated finish.
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Singh explains that plastic edging, as well as wood, rock, or bricks, can crack, fade, move out of place, or become exposed over time, while doing little for the garden beyond creating a line.
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“Periphery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periphery. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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