as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the margins of the paper should only be an inch wide
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
the riverbed is margined by a flat beach of smooth rocks
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Recent Examples of margin
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Dell reported beats on both revenue and margin for the same quarter.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
Sean Conlon, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
Favorable product margin rates and lower supply chain costs were also margin drivers.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
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Noun
The Thunder beat the Grizzlies, 131-80, and that 51-point margin was seven points shy of the worst playoff loss by any team in NBA history.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Dell reported beats on both revenue and margin for the same quarter.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
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Along with that, the analyst also expects adjusted EBITDA margins to stay stable through 2029, even though there could be some near-term compression due to investments in headcount rescaling, product development and its platform infrastructure.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
Favorable product margin rates and lower supply chain costs were also margin drivers.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for margin
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Six female celebs — including pop songstress Katy Perry, journalist Gayle King and Jeff Bezos’s fiancée, author Lauren Sánchez — are slated to blast off Monday morning in a Blue Origin rocket headed for the edge of space.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Karman Line, located 62 miles above Earth, demarcates the edge of space.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Our Guide to Black Mountain West Jefferson West Jefferson is in the northwestern part of North Carolina, which borders Tennessee and Virginia, meaning that folks from several states frequent the area for its wealth of things to do.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Pennsylvania range which borders New York and New Jersey is less than three hours away from Manhattan by car and dotted with scenic sightseeing destinations such as the Delaware River, Lake Harmony, the namesake Mount Pocono and Pocono Lake, and Lehigh Gorge State Park.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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These structures, the center core and open perimeters, are already built.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To add a simple yet effective border to your garden, skip the plastic edging and instead go for a more natural look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Mint spreads by rhizomes, and a garden bed with deep edging will prevent most escapees.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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Art Across Boundaries Since a young age, Yi Ming has been passionate about the power the visual arts possess to transcend not only philosophical and disciplinary boundaries, but also cultural and national borders.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Without the boundaries of a traditional office, remote workers can easily blur the lines between work and personal life, leading to distractions, procrastination, or even burnout.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The stars slyly become the circumference of the U.S. presidential seal.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2025
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The entire circumference of Lake Chūzenji measures a little over nine miles and is lined with scenic trails.—
Paul Jebara,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Margin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/margin. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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