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

The bar’s aesthetic verges on Brutalist, with walls made of concrete blocks, uniform round tables, and stone chairs affixed to the floor, but its offerings are a more conventional list of classic cocktails, including Spritzes and Negronis. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 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

Bake until crust is dry around the edges and just beginning to brown, 25–35 minutes.

— Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Removing leaves from the edges of your garden beds will give you a clean boundary between the lawn and garden beds, adding some order to the garden’s appearance.

— Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of edges

Verb

The small, predominantly Hispanic area, which borders Broward to the west, swung 14 points further left this year.

— Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026
The Ukrainians tried to divert exports to smaller ports on the Danube River – which borders Romania – and Russian drones followed.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of borders

Noun

Bills have been introduced in Congress to raise the cap to apply to higher thresholds, such as $250,000 or $400,000, or to eliminate it altogether.

— Lorie Konish, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
France has introduced further measures to progressively tighten national limits on cadmium in fertilisers, with thresholds of 60 mg/kg P₂O₅ from January 2027, 40 mg/kg from January 2028 and 20 mg/kg from January 2030.

— Rafael De Toledo, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of thresholds

Noun

Watch Duty exploded in popularity by providing up-to-the-minute firefighting updates, fire perimeters, and on-the-scene reports to people previously stuck navigating a fractured system of emergency alerts that gave minimal information.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Citizens’ groups are now setting up counter-perimeters and demonstrations outside a voting center where federal agents are deployed.

— Barton Gellman, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of perimeters

Verb

Nearby, a dining area topped with a Noguchi light fixture adjoins a sleek matte black and brass-accented kitchen, which has an expansive island that seats five, integrated appliances, and a walk-in pantry.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
Grab Afternoon Tea Stop into Heritage Bakery & Cafe, a cozy spot that adjoins Harrisonburg’s welcome center, to delight in whimsical refreshments served on delicate china.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjoins

Noun

Its effectiveness will depend on how federal agencies identify emerging threats and respond to companies or individuals that cross legal boundaries.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Yet, the same earnings also show how the boundaries between legacy weapons and emerging defense technology are increasingly blurred.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026