VERGES Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

verges 1 of 2

noun

plural of verge

as in brinks

an interval of time just before the onset of something the suspect was on the verge of confessing when the officers realized that he hadn't been read his rights

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Relevance

as in edges

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something the southern verge of the national park

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verges

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of verge

as in borders

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Recent Examples of verges

Noun

Still, sometimes the songs feel like they’re trapped in amber, with emotion muted and songwriting that verges on repetitive. — Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026 These ideas are big and ripe for the picking, but James’ interest in delivering a full meal verges on overstuffed. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026 The lineup of dishes and sauces and combos verges on overwhelming; they’re presented in a mix of typefaces and colors, and punctuated by herky-jerky photo animations—a waving hand holding a soft-serve twist, spidery fingers with brass nail extensions used in the traditional Thai dance Fawn Leb. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025 The film takes a fun detour in the third act into what almost verges into horror territory. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for verges

Noun

The pandemic brought many of us to similar brinks.

— Eric Olson September 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025

Definition of brinks

Noun

Despite the lack of an open flame, the meat picks up the smoke from the grill, highlighted in the beautifully charred edges and marbling.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
The blatant ambition comes with its own drama; Holzinger’s work can feel rough around the edges, creating the sense that, at any level of a production, something might go very wrong.

— Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of edges

Verb

While Park City borders Waukegan and Winthrop Harbor is to the north past Zion, Tower Lakes is located in southwest Lake County.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
Most are concentrated in the southeast corner of the state that borders the northwest part of Ohio, which is also experiencing an outbreak.

— Erika Edwards, NBC news, 10 July 2026

Definition of borders

Noun

Those thresholds are calibrated to reach only a handful of the world’s largest AI companies, not Massachusetts startups, small businesses, or academic researchers.

— Jesse Rothman, Boston Herald, 17 July 2026
And Income Thresholds From our angle, the approach should keep in mind penalties arising in healthcare costs triggered by certain Adjusted Gross Income thresholds.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of thresholds

Noun

But given the extensive security around the venue, with multiple perimeters and Secret Service involved, that’s highly unlikely on Sunday.

— Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Another option could be requiring the rentals to have security systems around their perimeters.

— Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 7 July 2026

Definition of perimeters

Verb

Flossmoor’s South Commuter Lot, which adjoins the village’s Metra station just steps from downtown, may be reimagined as a public park and community gathering space with the help of an Illinois Department of Natural Resources grant.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
An elevated dining area adjoins a marble and wood kitchen, which features custom rift-oak cabinetry, top-tier stainless-steel appliances, and an oversized island with an integrated breakfast bar.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 June 2026

Definition of adjoins

Noun

Designers continue to push the boundaries of denim through the lens of savoir-faire.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
The article posits these are the first public votes in a critical referendum, urging everyone to consciously define AI's boundaries in their work and personal lives.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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