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
Aiming to establish a peaceful periphery, New Delhi tried to engage rather than contain China, which angered American policymakers.
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Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
To hear about a mass shooting in another city is to feel one is at the periphery of ongoing history; but perversely, to live near the site of a shooting is to feel nothing has changed except that unreality has come closer.
—Karan Mahajan, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025
However, areas with larger glaciers, like Greenland and the periphery of Antarctica, could experience peak glacier disappearance later in the century.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2025
Fins’ 5-1 run and resulting 6-7 record has Miami on periphery of wild-card playoff contention but still two games out with four games left and hopes on life support.
—Greg Cote
december 14, Miami Herald, 14 Dec. 2025
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Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
To hear about a mass shooting in another city is to feel one is at the periphery of ongoing history; but perversely, to live near the site of a shooting is to feel nothing has changed except that unreality has come closer.
—Karan Mahajan, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025
However, areas with larger glaciers, like Greenland and the periphery of Antarctica, could experience peak glacier disappearance later in the century.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2025
Fins’ 5-1 run and resulting 6-7 record has Miami on periphery of wild-card playoff contention but still two games out with four games left and hopes on life support.
—Greg Cote
december 14, Miami Herald, 14 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periphery
Noun
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Agents reportedly found Wu again, who admitted to taking videos of the B‑2 Spirit aircraft and numerous photographs of the base, including its perimeter fencing, a gate and military equipment.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The New York City Police Department maintained a safety perimeter around the protest to ensure no chaos sparked between the opposing protesters.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The sense of sunrise or sunset invokes a time of change, being on the edge.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Cropped bomber jackets add polish, edge, and proportion, all without overwhelming a smaller frame.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Techniques used to age the trees on Mike Mountain included bark characteristics, tree height and circumference.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Separated from regular life by a kaleidoscopic shell whose circumference continues to expand, the Shimmer, as it’s called, has claimed the lives of every person who has gone inside — except one.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
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Once science operations begin, Carruthers will expand understanding of Earth’s atmospheric boundary.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Brady, executive director of communications for the district, said Tiger Team Two met at least once a month from September to December to discuss and evaluate school enrollment, the capacity and upkeep and condition of each campus, finances and boundaries for each school.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Among the groups singled out was the left-wing National Liberation Army (ELN), Colombia’s largest and most powerful guerrilla organization, which controls vast stretches of the 1,400-mile border between Colombia and Venezuela.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Now, none of the concepts redrawing state borders have a political chance of becoming reality.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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These services include lawn mowing, edging, trimming, snow removal and yard maintenance.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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The seeming impossibility of Shane and Ilya’s homosexual love affair makes for an enjoyable sort of narrative edging.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Periphery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periphery. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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