verge 1 of 2

noun

ˈvərj How to pronounce verge (audio)
Definition of vergenext
1
as in brink
an interval of time just before the onset of something the suspect was on the verge of confessing when the officers realized that he hadn't been read his rights

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2
as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something the southern verge of the national park

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verge

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verb

as in to border

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Recent Examples of verge
Noun
Spirits ran high for most of the night at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium as Austria and Algeria faced off, both on the verge of punching their tickets to the next round of the global tournament. — Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026 The Supreme Court is on the verge of wrapping up this session. — CBS News, 28 June 2026
Verb
The first image in the exhibition announced the playful tenor of the oversize works, which often verged on the ludic despite the lack of spontaneity owing to the cumbersome Land Camera. — James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026 Despite pentatonic arpeggios that verge on city-pop impressions, the song skirts both the clichés that often come with control and the unraveling that can follow overextension. — Raphael Helfand, Pitchfork, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for verge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verge
  1. brink
  2. edge
  3. border
  4. cusp
  5. perimeter
  6. adjoin
  7. edging
  8. touch
Noun
  • If foods or liquids within the main refrigerator compartment are showing signs of frost or freezing, this is a sign that your fridge could be at its brink.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Keegan later moved into management, revitalizing Newcastle ​United and taking ​the club to ⁠the brink of the Premier League title in the mid-1990s before enduring a more difficult spell as England manager.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of brink
Noun
  • In addition, Greg Rousseau and Bradley Chubb were the only edge-rushing outside linebackers on the field for the Bills’ first-team defense.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • And this year, the popular concept will be revisited in a new mid-top form, giving the shoe an even more boot-like edge.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of edge
Verb
  • On her 43 acres of woods and reclaimed native prairie in rural Tazewell County, Katie VandenBerg walked the edge of her property, inspecting a line of oaks bordered by miles of corn and soybean fields.
    — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Liechtenstein, a wealthy nation of 40,000 people that borders Switzerland and Austria, has an unusually powerful monarchy by European standards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of border
Noun
  • With that, and with their walk-off in San Diego, the Padres leapt from the cusp of the wild-card picture to the thick of it.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The inability to imagine a middle-class life—especially for the Subaru Socialists right on the cusp of comfort—seems to be what’s behind a slate of recent electoral victories for the Democratic Socialists of America.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cusp
Noun
  • The cougar was found lying on the sidewalk under the shade of a tree, where deputies set up a perimeter to keep vehicles and people away.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This mix of modernity and tradition works well, both inside and out, where a stroll around the ground’s perimeter switches quickly from feeling gloriously old-school to being brought right up to date.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of perimeter
Verb
  • Undeterred, the three friends bought the hotel and adjoining property for $3 million and have since spent over $10 million on renovations and redesign.
    — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The film could use a few more such colorful secondary strands adjoining the main conflict, though one subplot involving a maybe-romance between two jaded journalists assigned to the summit is oddly framed and abruptly dropped.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjoin
Noun
  • The great diversity of forms available lend themselves to foundation plantings, edging and low hedges, as well as architectural accents and reliable container plantings.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Contrast details like this blue velvet piping (Peacock from Pepper Home) outline the silhouette and emphasize the headboard's shape, while fringe, brush trim, scalloped edging, or decorative tape add an extra layer of personality.
    — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of edging
Verb
  • Onstage at the event, Bratt touched on the new movie’s storyline.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The recall announcement directed consumers to wash and sanitize any containers that may have come into contact with the affected product, and wash and sanitize hands and utensils that may have touched the product.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of touch

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