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as in perimeters
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the design along the edge of the plate is badly worn
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as in advantages
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
my big feet give me something of an edge in swimming
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as in borders
to serve as a border for
pavement edging the flower bed
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Recent Examples of edges
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
The spike pointing straight up is a pillar of denser gas and dust that has not yet been eroded by the barrage of ultraviolet light and powerful particle winds from nearby newborn massive stars that are just beyond the edges of this image.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The neutral color adds an effortlessly polished touch, while the waffle texture and fringed edges bring subtle charm.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Bieber’s stage was large, roundish, and mostly bare, with a hilly ridge around the edges.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
For a bit more texture, cook until the edges of the whites are browned and crisp.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Sam has been giving him pointers, but Willie is still rough around the edges.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Brock edges Mineral Wells to stay atop 6-4A Brock remained undefeated in District 6-4A play with a 3-1 victory over Mineral Wells on Monday at Brock High School.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
The company has hit a $30 billion annual revenue run rate—a figure that implies a 58% revenue surge in March alone, and edges past the $25 billion run rate OpenAI reported in February.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Tuck edges into the soil or weigh it down with small stones to keep everything in place.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The study also showed that in France, Netflix edges YouTube as first choice of video service by a thin margin (18% and 12%, respectively).
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
That includes four players who transferred — edges Trey White (Texas Tech) and Ryan Henderson (Texas A&M), linebacker Owen Chambliss (Nebraska) and safety Dwayne McDougle (Nebraska).
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The genetic sequencing now underway could open doors to more discoveries in the same region — and the habitat pressures flagged by the authors are worth watching as farmland edges closer to the park boundary.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
This reckless action puts American troops at risk and edges us toward a wider regional war.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 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
The spike pointing straight up is a pillar of denser gas and dust that has not yet been eroded by the barrage of ultraviolet light and powerful particle winds from nearby newborn massive stars that are just beyond the edges of this image.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The neutral color adds an effortlessly polished touch, while the waffle texture and fringed edges bring subtle charm.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Bieber’s stage was large, roundish, and mostly bare, with a hilly ridge around the edges.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
For a bit more texture, cook until the edges of the whites are browned and crisp.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Sam has been giving him pointers, but Willie is still rough around the edges.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
Press a frozen pistachio ball into each and gather the dough edges around the pistachio ball to enclose.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Brock edges Mineral Wells to stay atop 6-4A Brock remained undefeated in District 6-4A play with a 3-1 victory over Mineral Wells on Monday at Brock High School.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
The company has hit a $30 billion annual revenue run rate—a figure that implies a 58% revenue surge in March alone, and edges past the $25 billion run rate OpenAI reported in February.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Tuck edges into the soil or weigh it down with small stones to keep everything in place.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The study also showed that in France, Netflix edges YouTube as first choice of video service by a thin margin (18% and 12%, respectively).
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
That includes four players who transferred — edges Trey White (Texas Tech) and Ryan Henderson (Texas A&M), linebacker Owen Chambliss (Nebraska) and safety Dwayne McDougle (Nebraska).
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The genetic sequencing now underway could open doors to more discoveries in the same region — and the habitat pressures flagged by the authors are worth watching as farmland edges closer to the park boundary.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
This reckless action puts American troops at risk and edges us toward a wider regional war.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edges
Noun
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Where each of these perimeters begin and end can be fuzzy to the general observer.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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City Council Speaker Julie Menin deserves credit for advancing legislation that protects synagogues, churches, mosques and other places of worship by deploying safety perimeters keeping protesters at a distance.—
Elliot Cosgrove,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Leaky edges in pass pro will be less concerning with smaller spaces to patrol, while his punch timing and lateral quickness provide advantages.—
Matthew Mowery,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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One of those advantages is the anti-inflammatory effects.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Verb
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The move also sharpens CATL’s competition with domestic rival BYD, whose latest Blade battery reportedly charges from 10 percent to 97 percent in about nine minutes.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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Your focus sharpens and tasks move faster as Mercury joins Mars in Aries in your 6th house.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the proposal was met with widespread opposition from several neighboring groups, including Evanston’s Most Livable City Association (MLCA) and the Village of Wilmette, which borders Ryan Field.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The park borders a residential neighborhood and several neighbors heard the crash.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sister typically bounds around on their walks, but Bowen said the tiny dog kept sitting still on the road.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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As Sac State bounds into the 2026 season as a first-time member of the FBS in the Mid-American Conference, Carter said his squad will not lack in effort.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Chef Toni Romero isn't afraid to push the boundaries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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While Hitchcock stayed at the Fairmont in San Francisco, cast and crew were housed at the El Rancho Tropicana motel, socialising together after long days of filming, and the boundaries between professional discipline and personal behaviour began to blur.—
Tony Lee Moral,
IndieWire,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The pandemic brought many of us to similar brinks.—
Eric Olson
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Edges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edges. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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