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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Prevost joined an institution founded on those principles.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
1 July 2025 -
Both will join the league in 2026 after the Golden State Valkyries opened their inaugural season this year.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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Clarkson is a good start, but another piece or two seems likely to be added.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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In a document prepared before the meeting, city staff proposed that the naming request be honored for at least a decade, but Johnson told the council this seemed like a rather short period.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Only the Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas — who could be among the 12 All-Star Game reserves, which will be selected by the league’s head coaches and announced this Sunday — has more assists per game (9.3), and she’s touched the hardwood in 12 contests this season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Scott and Jacob also touch on MLS teams’ $41 million Club World Cup haul, with a portion of that money headed to players, pending negotiation between the league and union.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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After completing the first big area of the game and meeting a giant god-like ape that resembles a headphone-wearing homage to The Jungle Book’s King Louie, a musical sequence shatters the stone revealing it to be a young girl named Pauline.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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The two then end up in a dynamic that resembles that of Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling, Baum says.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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For some Texas residents, getting to a neighboring state requires a full day of travel.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
24 June 2025
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Tens of thousands of Haitians have also been deported home from the neighboring Dominican Republic.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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George and Amal Clooney The couple first held a symbolic wedding at the seven-star Aman Canal Grande Hotel, followed by a civil ceremony at the 16th-century Palazzo Cavalli adjoining the Ca' Farsetti, the Venice town hall where civil weddings routinely take place.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Photo : Gregory White/Seattle Home Photography An adjoining sunroom serves as a less formal spot to have a meal.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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There are also formal living and dining rooms, a bar area, a library flanked by offices, and a posh primary suite flaunting a private patio, sitting room, and deluxe bath with a sauna, steam room, and huge freestanding tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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He is flanked by a young QB who is looking to make a name for himself and isn't scared to let the ball fly.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Its picture windows offer more views of the surrounding countryside while the room itself can be organized for a wide range of activities including children’s games, a home theater, table games, and seating for large or small gatherings.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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This literary theme weaves its way throughout the property, which has a large garden surrounded by tall trees and flowers where guests can enjoy ordering from the restaurant and bar’s menu.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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“Verge (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verge%20%28on%29. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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