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as in bite
a harsh or sharp quality
the teacher's voice had a sarcastic edge as she welcomed the tardy student to class
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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
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as in advantage
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 efficacy
the power to produce a desired result
the utter lack of enforcement provisions totally blunts the edge of the law
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
pavement edging the flower bed
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Recent Examples of edge
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Weed the edges around the sidewalk regularly and trim shrubs and grass that hang over the sidewalk because their shade can promote mold and moss growth.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
If one person is edging toward the gate, others follow along.
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Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
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Noun
This places stress on the plates' edges.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Weed the edges around the sidewalk regularly and trim shrubs and grass that hang over the sidewalk because their shade can promote mold and moss growth.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Verb
Hagen finishes with a 301 to edge Ernest Whitcombe by one stroke at Royal Liverpool Golf Club at Hoylake, England.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
If one person is edging toward the gate, others follow along.
—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edge
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The state averages about eight unprovoked bites each year, according to the FWC, which runs a statewide program to address complaints concerning specific alligators believed to pose a threat to people, pets or property.
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Keeping bug spray handy can help protect against annoying bites, while placing citronella candles around your yard or patio can keep pests at bay, especially once the sun sets.
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Following multiple 911 calls, officers arrived at the scene and set up a perimeter.
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The sheriff's office said deputies established a perimeter in the area and were actively searching for the suspect or suspects.
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Still, some experts say the lack of awareness may delay some eligible adults from taking advantage of the new coverage and getting on the treatments immediately.
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The Dodgers took full advantage of the Padres’ defensive mistakes to jump-start their offense.
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But the efficacy of that killswitch is unclear.
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From there the compound would need to clear safety and efficacy testing in clinical trials before it could ever be used with patients.
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Iran peace deal or not, so many farmers in the Heartland were already going into 2026 on the financial brink.
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Knicks on brink of title after greatest-ever NBA Finals comeback.
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Over‑the‑air updates can quietly fix bugs, refine transmission shift logic, improve battery preconditioning for faster charging, or sharpen the calibration of automatic emergency braking systems.
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Becoming a mother has definitely further sharpened that skill.
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Outdoors, a large rectangular swimming pool bordered by red bricks and a flagstone terrace anchors a sprawling backyard filled with flat lawns and towering trees, and topping it all off is a separate guesthouse, plus a basketball court next to an attached three-car garage.
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Earlier this month, the county Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a measure aimed at ensuring that the thousands of empty lots in unincorporated Altadena and Sunset Mesa, a small residential enclave bordering Pacific Palisades, are not left untended.
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In the case of Alito and Thomas, there is also a striking note of bitterness.
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Looking back now, however, there is no bitterness attached to that chapter.
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“Edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edge. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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