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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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as in to border
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Recent Examples of verge
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Again, from the verge of the sack to being described in this way by the man many consider to be the best football coach in the world.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Seen as a whole, though, that quietness can sometimes verge on monotony, songs running into the next with little to grab onto — like an evaporating phantom.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Rumors Tuttle was on verge of being sacked first surfaced on February 26 after Conservative tabloid newspaper Bild reported Weimer had called an extraordinary meeting to discuss her future as festival director.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Again, from the verge of the sack to being described in this way by the man many consider to be the best football coach in the world.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
The movie may be simple on its surface, but its conclusions verge on devastating.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Seen as a whole, though, that quietness can sometimes verge on monotony, songs running into the next with little to grab onto — like an evaporating phantom.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verge
Noun
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But with the Trojans on the very brink of the tournament bubble, time is quickly running out on that possibility.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Topline Spirit Airlines announced on Tuesday a deal with its creditors to emerge from bankruptcy later this year, with plans to substantially shrink the company while shedding more than $5 billion in debt, marking the discount airline’s second return from the financial brink in less than a year.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Samara Weaving returns with sharper edges, this time facing off against four families in a plot that veers toward global domination.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Hotel June sits at the northern edge of Malibu, just a few minutes from the Pacific Coast Highway, putting the coast and Santa Monica Bay at your doorstep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Then, the city will rebuild the boardwalk from Surrey Avenue to Jackson Avenue, which borders Atlantic City, beginning after Labor Day.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The landlocked Caspian Sea is bordered by several other countries, including Russia.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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But those just on the cusp of getting into riding motorcycles, perhaps the younger population between 15 and 25.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Mar. 2026
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The cusp of happy and sad existing at the same time.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The other villagers — mostly women and children — sit just beyond the sandbag perimeter, under the shade of some trees, spreading more cassava on bamboo trays in preparation for drying.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Strong work on the offensive glass was a saving grace for Boston, which grabbed 10 first-half offensive boards (by eight different players) to offset poor shooting from most of its perimeter players.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Eighteen of the suites/rooms are adjoining for families.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The dining room adjoins the kitchen in classic Victorian style, creating a fluid, convivial space.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some people play college ball and never touch March Madness.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
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Pilgrims have long journeyed here and to and other nearby sites to see and touch places associated with Jesus’ life.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Depending on the thickness of the steel chosen, the edging can last from 20 to 25 years.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Creeping phlox is a great choice for edging, rock walls, or slopes, and will brighten any garden with its abundance of cheerful pastel blooms.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Verge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verge. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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