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
Parker is perpetually just on the verge of manhood — youthful, optimistic, with a somewhat innocent boyish sense of romance. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026 Now, a deal that was hurtling through the regulatory process at a remarkable pace, going from proposal to the verge of completion in about five months, has now entered into a period of stasis. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 July 2026
Verb
Shilling’s delightfully madcap spirit lives on at Royal Ascot today — in the more experimental hats or elaborate lawn picnics that verge on performance. — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 June 2026 Called up to Brazil’s 26-man squad for the tournament following a media campaign in the country that verged on propaganda at times, the 34-year-old is already fighting an injury to be fit for Brazil’s opener against Morocco. — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 13 June 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
  • Yet, as in many speculative markets, sophisticated participants often have access to better information, stronger analytical tools and more advanced risk-management techniques than retail participants, giving them an informational edge.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The eastern edge of the park is the north-south alley that serves businesses along Laramie.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of edge
Verb
  • The ministry said both patients were men in their 20s living in the Wapinda health zone, which borders Bas-Uele province, where Ebola cases have been reported previously.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • On the north side, a new seating amphitheater would border the reflecting pool, while glass walls would be installed between the museum’s neoclassical columns.
    — Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of border
Noun
  • With the law on his side, Smith expected that Biddy and the others would be forced to follow him once again—from the cusp of freedom into the maw of slavery.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
  • That changed last December, when diplomatic recognition from Israel brought Somaliland to the cusp of a new chapter in its history – one its young writers hope to help shape with their words.
    — Mahbub Abdillahi, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of cusp
Noun
  • An invite-only Rocket Variant replaces standard features with a single-seat configuration and perimeter thrusters for true flight, rendering it non-road-legal.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Bouquets of flowers, candles and toys line the crosswalk outside the police perimeter in tribute to the victims.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of perimeter
Verb
  • The two ports adjoin one another and together form the largest container port complex in the Western Hemisphere.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Nearby, a dining area topped with a Noguchi light fixture adjoins a sleek matte black and brass-accented kitchen, which has an expansive island that seats five, integrated appliances, and a walk-in pantry.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjoin
Noun
  • The small, irregular pearls appeared around the armholes of a long and lean mesh dress, and as the delicate edging on a beautiful citron yellow flapper dress with sheer panels.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • After spending eight hours Sunday cutting, edging, shredding, digging and ripping at things in the yard and in the garage, my advice to younger readers is to invest in high-quality tools.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of edging
Verb
  • Insert an oven-going thermometer into the center of an inside thigh muscle (thermometer should not touch bone).
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2026
  • European natural gas futures have not yet reached the record peaks seen during the 2022 energy crisis triggered by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, when prices briefly touched 300 euros per megawatt-hour.
    — , CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Verge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verge. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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