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
  • Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
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Noun
  • The pandemic brought many of us to similar brinks.
    Eric Olson September 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Carter was electric at both ends of the floor, leading the Aces with 27 points, shooting 13-for-16 from the field and adding eight rebounds, four assists and two steals.
    Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
  • That has prompted more farms to embrace multiple business models to make ends meet.
    William Deffaa, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Blue jeans also have sharp edges from zippers and rivets that can snag delicate fabrics like a nylon blouse if they are washed together.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
  • The story follows a rough-around-the-edges man (Gyllenhaal) who ends up sharing an unwanted journey with his fiancée’s prickly, overprotective father (Costner) after a life-altering turn upends their plans.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 May 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
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), staph bacteria are commonly found on the skin or in the noses of many people and often do not cause problems.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
  • And yes, Californians have always turned up their noses at billionaires with aspirations to run the state.
    Robin Abcarian, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
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“Cusps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cusps. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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