Thesaurus results for VERGES (ON)

verges (on)

verb

present tense third-person singular of verge (on)

as in adjoins

to be adjacent to our land verges on a wildlife refuge

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as in touches (on)

to come very close to being a comment that verged on an insult

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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

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As tech moguls go, Morgan seems to be more Dario Amodei than Sam Altman.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
While scientists are known for their dedication to their research, crawling on the floor to avoid electrocution for the sake of a measurement seems a little excessive.

— Andrea Richard, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026

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The flagship gathering resembles a cross between a Mardi Gras parade, an agricultural expo and a secular revival.

— Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026
The child resembles a young figure in The Old Musician, his 1862 painting of people living on the edges of Parisian society.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of resembles

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Today, software touches nearly every aspect and dimension of the vehicle, from battery management to infotainment, braking, cybersecurity and advanced driver assistance.

— Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Collectively, the tech and sports exits could save around £17M, which barely touches the sides of overall savings required.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of touches

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These add to artistic and private-label perfumery brands, such as LabSolue, the artisanal brand Martone’s daughter Ambra — who also flanks him in leading ICR — created with her late sister, Giorgia.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
After a long winter, the vibrant green of new foliage flanks the road and, in parts, creates a canopy in the summer.

— Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 9 July 2026

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