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)
Verb
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On Monday, Kent joined the Mark Levin Show, pitting two ideological rivals within the MAGA movement against each other.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026 -
John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Martin Heinrich of New Mexico joined most other Republicans in advancing the nominee in a Sunday vote.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In 2015, a nuclear physics experiment gave results that seemed to conflict with the very specific predictions for what should happen when an unstable beryllium-8 nucleus is created in an excited state.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
19 Mar. 2026
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The timing now, however, seems fitting.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
19 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
Verb
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The music At a taping of the special, Cyrus embodied Hannah Montana on a stage that resembled the show’s title sequence.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Panthers' stingy defense hung in against the Big East champions' vibrant offense, but Ejiofor and the Johnnies have resembled a national title contender since shortly after the calendar flipped to 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Reagan Sports Complex will neighbor The Shops at Ronald Reagan, an 11,000-square-foot retail center expected to break ground in spring 2026.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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Iran launched more attacks on Israel and energy sites in neighboring Gulf Arab states, and the region marked one of the holiest days on the Muslim calendar.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
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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Relax at one of the cozy high tops or along the 10-person marble bar flanked by 2 olive trees.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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The property spans a rolling ridgeline of meadows and forests sitting at 4,800 feet, with 12 upscale cabins and six suites surrounding a central lodge that boasts an expansive dining room flanked by a large hearth on one side and a wall of glass on the other.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The surrounding ornamental designs of flowers and fruit include the arms of the Genoese Republic and the Custody of the Holy Land, the arm of the Franciscan order that shares guardianship of the Holy Sepulcher.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood Cadenabbia itself is pint-sized but perfectly positioned for exploring the surrounding area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 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 25 Mar. 2026.
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