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
Entering the week of the trade deadline, the Reds have moved from a team that was on the periphery of contention to fully in contention, just one game behind the San Diego Padres for the third spot in the National League wild-card race.
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C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 28 July 2025
But time moves quickly in football and Grealish found himself at the periphery of Pep Guardiola’s plans last term, starting just seven Premier League games.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The areas considered at risk are mostly on the city's periphery where building density is lower and structures are closer to plots of flammable grasslands, pastures and other types of wildlands.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
As a result, those on the periphery were always running but never catching up.
—Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2025
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C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 28 July 2025
But time moves quickly in football and Grealish found himself at the periphery of Pep Guardiola’s plans last term, starting just seven Premier League games.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The areas considered at risk are mostly on the city's periphery where building density is lower and structures are closer to plots of flammable grasslands, pastures and other types of wildlands.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
As a result, those on the periphery were always running but never catching up.
—Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periphery
Noun
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This is what 61% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Groce joins Gainesville Buchholz standout athlete Justin Williams and 4-star receiver Marquez Daniel as explosive perimeter playmakers in the Napier’s fifth recruiting class at UF.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The square stones have rounded edges to prevent scratching, and there’s no unpleasant metallic taste.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Back to the top of the order, Jurickson Profar got a changeup on the outside edge of the zone and lined it to left field for a double.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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On Wednesday, staff laid toddlers on a desk to measure the circumference of their upper arms — the quickest way to determine malnutrition.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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The data, collected between 1999 and 2004, included height, weight, waist circumference, and body fat percentage (BF%).—
Julia Ries,
Health,
15 July 2025
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And as the music industry continues to not only grow but expand its boundaries beyond one genre or one outlet, entertainment numbers overall are also seeing double-digit increases in industries like film and video production.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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The boundaries are not a perfect square but run from 43rd Avenue on the east to 63rd Avenue on the west, and from Camelback Road on the north to McDowell Road on the south.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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During the course of the investigation and with assistance from ICE, state troopers determined that Singh entered the United States illegally and crossed the Mexico border in 2018, FLHSMV said.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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Russia and China are two of Myanmar’s biggest backers, and Thailand and India have pushed for more engagement with the junta to end the crisis on their borders.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This is where edging should be your go-to companion on this journey.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
31 July 2025
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Plastic, steel, wood, brick, or stone garden edging creates a physical barrier that blocks underground grass roots and keeps them from spreading among your flower beds.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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“Periphery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periphery. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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