1
as in to join
to be adjacent to
our land verges on a wildlife refuge
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2
as in to touch (on)
to come very close to being
a comment that verged on an insult
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verge (on)
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When Georgia became a candidate to join the European Union in 2023 — which could help minimize shipping and import costs — the EU warned that the bills had hurt its chances.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026 -
Pickett, once the signing becomes official, will join a quarterback group that includes starter Bryce Young and incumbent backup Andy Dalton.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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The big story India can't seem to escape from the fallout of the escalating conflict in the Middle East.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Stadium attendances and online viewership are surging, commercial investment is increasing, and new opportunities seem to be emerging across every corner of the game.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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At times, Lugo touched 95 mph while navigating the Colombia lineup.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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This property actually touches the James Peak Wilderness, and that’s 17,000 acres.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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The version of Peterson that showed up resembled what KU fans have clamored for much of this season.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2026
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From a distance, the structures today resemble rows of high-rise apartments encased in steel.—
Yusuke Maekawa,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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How does the war seem to be affecting the attitude of Iran’s neighboring Arab states?—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mel had this primer on how the neighboring Gulf territories, normally seen as a safe part of the world, were experiencing shock.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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The company next captured images on March 4 showing impact sites on the school and adjoining former IRGC base, with a total of seven buildings damaged or destroyed.—
Julie Tsirkin,
NBC news,
6 Mar. 2026
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The two beds can also be adjoined into a single double bed with an optional kit.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Feb. 2026
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There’s a ladies’ and a gentlemen’s flanking the stairwell on this upper entry level, each outfitted with a cold plunge, sauna, steam room, and showers inside and out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Its tenacious protagonist is flanked by a cast of amusingly anthropomorphized creatures that will thrill the core audience of kids while keeping the grownups entertained.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Mar. 2026
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However, Little Foot’s skull, which became crushed as surrounding cave sediment grew heavier and shifted over time, has been difficult to study.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Staffers—from front desk employees to valet—never missed a beat and were full of helpful information both about the hotel, its offerings, and the surrounding area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Verge (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verge%20%28on%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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