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
The Church, Pope Francis insisted, is not only to teach but to act — to embrace those on the periphery and to bring the light of Christ to the darkest corners of society.
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Thomas Wenski, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2025
In one way or another, the Lunar Gateway has lingered around the periphery of NASA's human exploration program since the Obama administration.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2025
Its head indicates the tens of minutes while hours are indicated thanks to the brand’s signature rotating satellites display along the periphery, which become aligned with a stationary point at 9 o’clock.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
And there have always been figures at the periphery of the research community who have refused to accept the evidence for climate change and would happily contribute to a report that rejects mainstream science.
—Alex Goy, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
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Thomas Wenski, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2025
In one way or another, the Lunar Gateway has lingered around the periphery of NASA's human exploration program since the Obama administration.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2025
Its head indicates the tens of minutes while hours are indicated thanks to the brand’s signature rotating satellites display along the periphery, which become aligned with a stationary point at 9 o’clock.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
And there have always been figures at the periphery of the research community who have refused to accept the evidence for climate change and would happily contribute to a report that rejects mainstream science.
—Alex Goy, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periphery
Noun
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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This was certifiably his worst night ever as a perimeter threat.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
Noun
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The Indian army said in a statement late on Friday that drones were sighted in 26 locations across a wide area of India's west and northwest from Kashmir and states bordering Pakistan to the edge of the Arabian Sea.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Toll-takers on the Venetian Causeway were in their booths as the tornado swept through just yards away, tearing into trees at a small public park at water’s edge.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Rivers became friends that extended his circumference of being.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 May 2025
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Research suggests that regular cannabis users often have a lower waist circumference and may be less likely to be obese, which could contribute to better glycemic control and overall health.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Because there’s no word for boundaries in Japanese.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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Adapt Productivity Expectations Employees have a hard time establishing boundaries for fear of being let go.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The company has previously tried to push beyond home rentals, but dialed back those efforts in 2020 to focus on its core business as the Covid pandemic shuttered borders and pummeled the travel industry.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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After completing training with an infantry unit in the summer of 2023, he was assigned that fall to an outpost on the Gaza border staffed by 16 soldiers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 May 2025
Noun
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For lawn care, start with just mowing before adding edging and landscaping.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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To add a simple yet effective border to your garden, skip the plastic edging and instead go for a more natural look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Periphery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periphery. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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