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 terms of how the oral medicine works, JOURNAVX provides relief by blocking pain signals found in the periphery, not in the brain, like traditional opioids.
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Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
Two, add a French drain to the periphery of the home, with a connecting drain pipe to carry excess water to the street.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
These are people who are then marginalized to the peripheries, where a more human, normal daily life remains.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
And Sharaa’s attempts to extend government control over the rest of Syria have alienated minorities on the country’s periphery.
—Sam Heller, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
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Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
Two, add a French drain to the periphery of the home, with a connecting drain pipe to carry excess water to the street.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
These are people who are then marginalized to the peripheries, where a more human, normal daily life remains.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
And Sharaa’s attempts to extend government control over the rest of Syria have alienated minorities on the country’s periphery.
—Sam Heller, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for periphery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for periphery
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Des Cars admitted that security around the Louvre's perimeter was an issue and that the only camera monitoring the outside of the museum was facing away from the balcony that led to the gallery where the precious jewels were kept, according to reports.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Five different Santa Margarita players combined to scored eight goals from perimeter against senior Jonas Ransford, one of Orange County’s best goalies and a CIF-SS Open Division champion.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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In the deciding third round, Jandiroba had the edge early on the feet but allowed Dern to land some harder shots late.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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KAConsulting shows a three-point lead (47–44), Quantus Insights finds a two-point edge (48–46), and Trafalgar Group/Insider Advantage reports just a one-point gap (45–44).—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Lydia dress, which borrows the look of more contemporary pieces from the Royal Ballet, used the same hem circumference measurement as the company’s dresses.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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The widest tree in Indiana, according to the registry, is a Silver Maple in Lawrence County with a circumference of 361 inches and a height of 103 feet.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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October’s first quarter moon is here to stir the pot, testing everything from your loyalty to the emotional boundaries that challenge your connections.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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As the boundaries of exploration expand, so, too, does intelligence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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But anyone imagining that this problem will be resolved by taking games beyond international borders is extremely naive.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Walking deeper into a smelly cave along the Albania-Greece border, cavers shined their flashlights along the rock walls and illuminated a massive spider colony.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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Eckley chose the sleek Corten steel edging, and Fitzpatrick came up with the idea of tempering its modernity by continuing grass up the steps.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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The heels feature black napa leather edging and a front strap with a button closure, which is a signature of the Camparinew heels.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Periphery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periphery. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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