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
What if this wastage was taking place, not in postcolonial peripheries, but in the very heart of the Western financial system?
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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
There was a ficus tree directly next to the spa deck, a white hawk flying just below the clouds, and the leaves of a cecropia tree, where sloths typically sleep, peeking into my periphery.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
A number of presences, including Hunter Schafer‘s busybody assistant and Kaia Gerber’s entourage hanger-on, flit about on the periphery while the leads conversationally duke it out.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
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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
There was a ficus tree directly next to the spa deck, a white hawk flying just below the clouds, and the leaves of a cecropia tree, where sloths typically sleep, peeking into my periphery.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
A number of presences, including Hunter Schafer‘s busybody assistant and Kaia Gerber’s entourage hanger-on, flit about on the periphery while the leads conversationally duke it out.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periphery
Noun
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Police then arrived on scene and saw a broken window on the side of the home and set up a perimeter.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Officers set up a perimeter with helicopter support from the Broward Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Patriots had a busy offseason, adding top free agents wide receiver Romeo Doubs, safety Kevin Byard, edge defender Dre’Mont Jones and guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, among other veterans.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The 2022 draft was the last one to be truly wide open at the top — the Jags ended up picking edge rusher Travon Walker in a year that featured three edge rushers and two cornerbacks in the top five, and no quarterback selected until Kenny Pickett at 20.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Depending on the type of wine and where it was made, the circumference of the base of a 750-milliliter bottle can range from less than 2 to nearly 4 inches.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Apr. 2026
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For context, the Earth's circumference is about 24,901 miles.—
Tom Costello,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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However, with these clear boundaries in place, there’s still confusion.—
Bruce Staley,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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Savannah Guthrie is making sure her return to Today is as smooth as possible, even drawing strict boundaries with security.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
21 Apr. 2026
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In the final scene of the book, Eva and Pista make their way over the Swiss border to freedom, as Biedermann’s grandparents did.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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Both Perez and Ramirez said reducing border traffic congestion could also help improve the San Ysidro area.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Gravel, stone edging or mulch borders create crisp edges that separate planting areas from walkways, lending a tidy, professional finish.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the diamond quilt pattern and piped edging give it a classic, elevated look.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Periphery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periphery. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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