1
as in bite
a harsh or sharp quality
the teacher's voice had a sarcastic edge as she welcomed the tardy student to class
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the design along the edge of the plate is badly worn
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in advantage
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
my big feet give me something of an edge in swimming
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in efficacy
the power to produce a desired result
the utter lack of enforcement provisions totally blunts the edge of the law
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
as in to border
to serve as a border for
pavement edging the flower bed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of edge
Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Some had characteristic ticks etched along their outer edges, while others looked like small sticks cut lengthwise, with a flat and a curved side—forms that their makers crafted deliberately to produce random outcomes.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Jackson Shusda pitched a complete game with 12 strikeouts and allowed only three hits as Dover-Sherborn edged Millis 4-3 in the Tri-Valley League.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for edge
Noun
Pok took a moment to finger-comb out his shoulder-length locs; water dripped onto his thighs and the edge of his bed.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Some had characteristic ticks etched along their outer edges, while others looked like small sticks cut lengthwise, with a flat and a curved side—forms that their makers crafted deliberately to produce random outcomes.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Saturn will make some progress in increasing its altitude and edging into a somewhat darker background sky, but not until the end of the month.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Jackson Shusda pitched a complete game with 12 strikeouts and allowed only three hits as Dover-Sherborn edged Millis 4-3 in the Tri-Valley League.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for edge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edge
Noun
-
Medical experts say if a rattlesnake bites, keep the area still, at or below heart level, do not apply ice, do not cut the wound, and do not suck out the venom – and seek help immediately.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
-
Eat the elephant one bite at a time, Redd recommends.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The Wolves will miss his shot creation on offense nearly as much as his dogged perimeter defense.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
-
No sightings were reported all day, and the team began to fear Chesney had wandered beyond the search perimeter.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Mullins banked in a 3-pointer in the final minute to counter a small run from the Illini and send the Huskies into the break with a 37-29 advantage.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
-
Leading 46-44 a few minutes into the fourth quarter, South Carolina scored five straight points, capped by Makeer’s 3-pointer to extend the advantage to seven.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
One is a Cochrane review, published in January, that examined the literature on THC efficacy in treating chronic pain — another condition for which medical marijuana is frequently recommended.—
Kevin A. Sabet,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
-
Foundayo was approved for adults only and its safety and efficacy haven’t been established in children.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
But with the Trojans on the very brink of the tournament bubble, time is quickly running out on that possibility.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
-
Topline Spirit Airlines announced on Tuesday a deal with its creditors to emerge from bankruptcy later this year, with plans to substantially shrink the company while shedding more than $5 billion in debt, marking the discount airline’s second return from the financial brink in less than a year.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
March 21 – April 19 Aries, your focus sharpens around practical moves.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
-
The pope has increasingly sharpened his criticism of war in recent weeks, repeatedly calling for an immediate ceasefire and saying military airstrikes are indiscriminate and should be banned.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Would there be community support to change zoning to encourage more residential and mixed-use development in the 19 acres up against the 57 Freeway, bordered by Orangethorpe, Placentia and Crowther avenues?—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
-
The bill, which requires agreement from other countries bordering the strait, would impose fees on shipping, energy transit, and food supplies passing through the waterway.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
For example, maror, or bitter herbs, represent the bitterness of slavery.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
1 Apr. 2026
-
The rest of the band joins in as Ayewa calls for the listener to look up to a world above war, bitterness, and division.—
Steve Donofrio,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edge. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
