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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
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Homestead, Kendall, Doral and the inner edges of Hialeah are in the severe range.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The appeal was lost on holdovers accustomed to drivers rough around the edges, with a Southern drawl, drinking a beer in Victory Lane.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
March 21 – April 19 Clear edges can help your courage aim true.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Sophie, meanwhile, faces growing danger as her secret edges closer to exposure.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Aries March 21 – April 19 Clear edges can help your courage aim true.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
In an industry that has historically pushed Latin artists to translate themselves, soften their edges, or neutralize their identity to become global stars, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio chose the opposite.
—Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
The same flowers rouged the edges of the road, where the resident Labrador mixes, Lulu and Mocio, led us back to the agriturismo’s bodega.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
South Grand Prairie edges Martin South Grand Prairie and Arlington Martin are both headed to the playoffs and the two teams played a defensive slugfest in the final District 8-6A contest as SGP took a 28-20 win.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
As Congress edges closer to Friday’s funding deadline that could shutter the Department of Homeland Security, lawmakers in both parties are warning that the consequences may be most acutely felt by those traveling.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
Only the top 20 will compete in the fourth and final run, so if no one edges her out, all three Americans competing in women's luge singles will have a chance at a medal.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
The fire pole edges the loft space too, should adventurous types need to descend double quick.
—New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
Bridging the Divide The program dealt with networks of nodes and edges called graphs.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
Bronze chrome edges frame glowing, pinky-purple cat-eye tips in this mesmerizing set.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
As the family edges toward the end of this chapter, Strauss says her emotions are layered.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
Thanks to its rounded edges and off-the-ground build, the frame still allows the primary bedroom to breathe, even with a moody velvet upholstery.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Homestead, Kendall, Doral and the inner edges of Hialeah are in the severe range.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The appeal was lost on holdovers accustomed to drivers rough around the edges, with a Southern drawl, drinking a beer in Victory Lane.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
March 21 – April 19 Clear edges can help your courage aim true.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Sophie, meanwhile, faces growing danger as her secret edges closer to exposure.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Aries March 21 – April 19 Clear edges can help your courage aim true.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
In an industry that has historically pushed Latin artists to translate themselves, soften their edges, or neutralize their identity to become global stars, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio chose the opposite.
—Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
The same flowers rouged the edges of the road, where the resident Labrador mixes, Lulu and Mocio, led us back to the agriturismo’s bodega.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
We’re drawn to each design but really like the curved scallop edges and piped embellishments for an elegant bedscape.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
South Grand Prairie edges Martin South Grand Prairie and Arlington Martin are both headed to the playoffs and the two teams played a defensive slugfest in the final District 8-6A contest as SGP took a 28-20 win.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
As Congress edges closer to Friday’s funding deadline that could shutter the Department of Homeland Security, lawmakers in both parties are warning that the consequences may be most acutely felt by those traveling.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
Only the top 20 will compete in the fourth and final run, so if no one edges her out, all three Americans competing in women's luge singles will have a chance at a medal.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
The fire pole edges the loft space too, should adventurous types need to descend double quick.
—New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
Bridging the Divide The program dealt with networks of nodes and edges called graphs.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
Bronze chrome edges frame glowing, pinky-purple cat-eye tips in this mesmerizing set.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
As the family edges toward the end of this chapter, Strauss says her emotions are layered.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edges
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Those stadium-adjacent lots, however, are unlikely to be open to fan parking at World Cup matches, and will likely be inside security perimeters.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Some fans even broke through perimeters, including bringing down a temporary fence, to watch as Messi waved back at them from the back of the vehicle.—
GianFranco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The group, made up primarily of siblings and some of their cousins, has managed to develop an international following with their short films despite a lack of formal training or much in the way of economic advantages.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, these IRAs have the same tax advantages as standard IRAs.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 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 fact that fishing nets were found in these same deep-sea survey areas sharpens the urgency of that designation.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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That context sharpens what India is doing.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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More than half of Exxon’s production came from the still-booming Permian Basin in West Texas and its rapidly rising output from offshore Guyana, which borders Venezuela.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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It’s proposed for the Knott-Cowen Tract, a 328-acre piece of land that borders the north and south sides of Interstate 275, just east of the Skyway.—
Ryan Ballogg,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the special filmed at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, Fleming bounds across the stage sharing his takes on masculinity, conga lines, Trader Joes, Oreos, NPR, dog breeds and more.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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Each time Ivy's owner, Ryan, draws nearer, the dog fakes him out and bounds away, tail wagging.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Befitting a figure who embodied the sinuous ubiquity and pliability of financial capital, Epstein’s network of contacts crossed political as well as geographic boundaries.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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For comparison, imagine an airplane passenger looking out the window and trying to identify neighborhood boundaries within a city below.—
Amber Dance,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 2026.
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