cusps

Definition of cuspsnext
plural of cusp
1
as in verges
an interval of time just before the onset of something medical researchers who are on the cusp of a major breakthrough

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2
as in tips
the last and usually sharp or tapering part of something long and narrow the cusp of a fang

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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
Noun
  • There’s a bit of bad dream and doubt, and a bit of songwriting tips and tricks.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
  • That’s a result of language in the GOP law that increased the standard deduction, added a $6,000 rebate for qualifying seniors, boosted the child tax deduction, and set new rules for deducting tips, overtime, and car loan payments.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The pandemic brought many of us to similar brinks.
    Eric Olson September 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Bollards at the ends of each section will permanently keep errant (or malicious) drivers out of the median.
    Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Others — the dreamers and grinders, as Spencer Nusbaum described yesterday — have to take second jobs to make ends meet while toiling away in minor-league baseball.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Bring foil edges together to make a packet; crimp to seal tightly.
    Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Bake for 12–14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
    Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Using them lets the driver maximize engine power under varying driving conditions, such as accelerating in a straight line or blasting between apexes at a track or on a twisty road.
    Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Instead, the Broncos were left with their noses against the windowpane, two wins shy of the most improbable season in franchise history.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
  • When authorities in Running Springs were having trouble finding a missing woman, two K9s put their noses together and found her in a steep ravine, where medics were able to get her to safety.
    Zach Boetto, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Cusps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cusps. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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