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
Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
The one-run decision was the 54th time since 2015 that the slimmest margin separated the two rivals in a game.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
Such a combination could result in more competition for Uber and thus lead to margin pressures in the future.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The question was put on the 2000 ballot, and voters approved it by a margin of 64% to 36%.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
The one-run decision was the 54th time since 2015 that the slimmest margin separated the two rivals in a game.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
Verb
Significant strategic initiatives included a shift towards an asset-light model, increasing imports, and expanding the vendor network, which contributed to margin expansion.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
Such a combination could result in more competition for Uber and thus lead to margin pressures in the future.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for margin
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There, leaning against the edge of his desk, dressed in his trademark grey suit, is the first-ever Audio-Animatronic of Walt Disney.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Crews on the Dragon Bravo Fire planned to build a fire line along Forest Road 610 on the northeastern edge of the fire, according to the southwest team.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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In the past month, Russian military units concentrated in Ukraine's Sumy region, which borders Russia in the northeast, the eastern cities of Pokrovsk and Kostyantynivka, and Zaporizhzhia in the south, have gained about 200 square miles, according to data from the war study institute.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Peng Xi/Chinese military What To Know Chinese and Vietnamese ground forces will conduct a training exercise in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region—located in South China and bordering Vietnam—in mid to late July, focusing on joint border patrol, China's Defense Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Instead of focusing exclusively on perimeter defense models, organizations must understand the types of PII today's bad actors possess—and use that information against them to build strong and sustainable security postures.—
Damon Fleury,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Firefighters continued to battle the fire on all sides, utilizing heavy equipment in some areas to establish a perimeter on the blaze and extinguish hot spots.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Thin plastic edging may break down quickly, so choose something that will hold up over time.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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Resist the urge to edge around trees; healthy trees can be compromised when surface roots are severed during the edging process.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Fearing judgment imprisons a leader to accept boundaries as a rule of self.—
Paige Francis,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Needless to say, at 19,000 Kelvin, the solid gold sample blew past that boundary, heating up to more than 14 times its melting point, which is about 1,300 Kelvin.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 July 2025
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Other factors, including rising ocean levels and the warming—and thus swelling—of the atmosphere can make a difference too, slightly increasing planetary circumference.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Plus, people who supplement with 30 grams of ground flaxseed have been found to see more reductions in waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio compared to a control group.10 How to Use It: Try using whole or ground flaxseeds as a high-fiber topping for oatmeal, chia pudding, and smoothie bowls.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 July 2025
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“Margin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/margin. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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