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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Each cabin showcases a unique colorway, custom finishes, and adjoining en suites with marble detailing.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Safa Muhammad lives in the townhomes adjoining the lot, and attended the open house with some neighbors.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

Definition of adjoining

Verb

Sumrall arrived from Tulane to reverse the misfortune and get Florida back into something resembling contention in the SEC.

— Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
After the fatal shooting, an FBI agent said small bags consistent with drug packaging that contained a substance resembling methamphetamine could be seen in plain view inside the vehicle.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 July 2026

Definition of resembling

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America’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, is considering joining the program.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Girls star Zosia Mamet is returning to HBO, joining the cast of Industry for the financial thriller’s upcoming fifth and final season.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 July 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

Definition of flanking

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The first question that comes to mind surrounding the Dolphins deals with quarterback Malik Willis.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Secret Service officials said attendees will face airport-style screening, fewer access points, and restricted surrounding streets.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 2026

Definition of surrounding

Verb

In addition to the startling experience of touching the remains of an animal that lived hundreds of millions of years ago, contact with the Mastodonsaurus offers an opportunity to reflect on the future, those involved in the project said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
As a result, the person could control the robotic hand without touching it.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of touching

Verb

The location at 601 South Main Street has now expanded into a neighboring storefront, doubling in size to 2,500 square feet.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
It is mostly concentrated in remote Ituri province, which accounts for nearly 90% of cases, but there have been others confirmed in five provinces including one of Congo’s largest cities, Kisangani, and in neighboring Uganda.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

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