Thesaurus results for VERGING (ON)

verging (on)

verb

present participle of verge (on)

as in adjoining

to be adjacent to our land verges on a wildlife refuge

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as in touching (on)

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

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The organization has partnered with the city on the campus’ redesign since 2012, when planning began to incorporate a vacant lot adjoining the towers into the campus.

— Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Each cabin showcases a unique colorway, custom finishes, and adjoining en suites with marble detailing.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

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The foundation model market is increasingly resembling an infrastructure industry, where scale, capital, and operational efficiency are paramount for dominant players.

— Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
If a parent denies permission, the platform will automatically revert to a chronological feed of posts shared by people the child already follows, resembling social media apps before the rise of algorithms.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of resembling

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Andy Robertson was another stalwart who left over the summer, with Ibrahima Konaté joining Real Madrid as a free agent.

— Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
If there’s no progress, however, Kayimpa – who worked for a private health organization in Bunia before joining the Ebola effort – is ready to walk out again.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of joining

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The front end is particularly imposing, with twin LED headlights flanking a broad grille and a substantial-looking skid plate beneath the bumper.

— Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
There’s a massive plant wall flanking one side of the Main Hall, with about 1,200 pots of living greens.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

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Investigators said surveillance footage from inside the bus showed Khan directing the girl to a specific seat before allegedly touching her inappropriately while securing her seatbelt and after she was seated.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Jones is accused of committing nine offenses against the man, including kissing him multiple times without consent and touching the man’s genitals while the man was driving.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

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