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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Elle has no relation to a third film in the franchise (following the 2003 sequel Red, White & Blonde), which has been in development since 2018, with Mindy Kaling joining as a screenwriter in 2020.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 May 2025 -
Not much of a surprise since Bondi, before joining Team Trump, was a lobbyist in a firm charging Qatar $115,000 per month to represent that country’s interests in Washington.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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That could be the cherry on top of the sundae for the Oilers, who seem to have the Stars figured out in almost every way.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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By Sunday, that loss seemed a distant memory, though, and for good reason.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Convergence touches everything — process, tech, roles, working groups, and more.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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One touching on the many things that have arrested me over the years and still hold my attention (a peculiar mixture of subjects ranging from the origins of Central Park to Proust’s erotic obsession with rats).—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
14 May 2025
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Lyle founded a massive beautification program, raising more the $250,000 to install greenery to help prison life to resemble the outside world.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
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In February, Blanchard spoke to PEOPLE and shared that her baby daughter Aurora is already starting to resemble her and Urker.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Russia’s Investigative Committee has launched criminal proceedings against a prominent journalist who heads a publication in neighboring Latvia providing critical coverage of the three-year-old conflict in Ukraine.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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Many organizations will need to invest in modernizing facilities and developing strong collaboration with suppliers, regulators and partners neighboring their new operations.—
Anirban Bose,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Verb
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The primary bedroom, also with outdoor access, is adjoined by a bathroom with a funky blue-tiled shower.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
5 May 2025
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Alternatively, the Queen’s University grounds, Ulster Museum and adjoining Botanic Gardens provide a quieter, more reflective experience and are easily reached from the city center.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The historic landmark sits on 10th St. NW in The District, and it’s flanked by new, pretty buildings up and down the avenue.—
Mac Engel
May 15,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2025
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His arrival into Saudi airspace was flanked by an escort of F-15 fighter jets, landing at the King Khalid International Airport Royal Terminal to an awaiting lavender carpet lined by riders on Arabian horses, guards in regalia and a live band.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
Verb
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But this theory, like all others surrounding the expedition, is simply speculation—and it’s not fully supported by Inuit testimony.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
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The Unconscious Impact On Business The study also emphasizes the unconscious biases surrounding accents.—
Michael Shooster,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Verge (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verge%20%28on%29. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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