as in edges
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 borders
to serve as a border for
the riverbed is margined by a flat beach of smooth rocks
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Recent Examples of margins
Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Namely, the cost of their food will probably increase, making their margins even tighter or forcing them to pass on that cost to the diner.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
But the company reversed those plans and instead absorbed the $75 million hit to its margins.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
The Huskies had been rarely challenged all season long, routing their Big East opponents by record margins.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Lonnie McQuirter, director of operations at 36 Lyn Refuel Station in south Minneapolis, said his margins have gotten much tighter.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Those that are approved for the loans can use them to upgrade or replace equipment to improve productivity and margins, modernize their facilities and production lines, build more resilient inventory positions, and expand operations and capacity through strategic acquisitions, the SBA said.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on the margins of the G7 foreign ministers meeting today amid ongoing Russian support for Iran and concerns that war in the Middle East could divert resources from Kyiv.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Toth pointed to early polling margins to argue the race is effectively out of reach for Cornyn.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Teapot margins collapse within six to nine months.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Noun
The Huskies rarely had been challenged all season, routing their Big East opponents by record margins.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Namely, the cost of their food will probably increase, making their margins even tighter or forcing them to pass on that cost to the diner.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
But the company reversed those plans and instead absorbed the $75 million hit to its margins.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
The Huskies had been rarely challenged all season long, routing their Big East opponents by record margins.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Lonnie McQuirter, director of operations at 36 Lyn Refuel Station in south Minneapolis, said his margins have gotten much tighter.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Those that are approved for the loans can use them to upgrade or replace equipment to improve productivity and margins, modernize their facilities and production lines, build more resilient inventory positions, and expand operations and capacity through strategic acquisitions, the SBA said.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on the margins of the G7 foreign ministers meeting today amid ongoing Russian support for Iran and concerns that war in the Middle East could divert resources from Kyiv.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Toth pointed to early polling margins to argue the race is effectively out of reach for Cornyn.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Wall Street analysts are bracing for a volatile road ahead for CoreWeave as its massive infrastructure ramp pressures margins and drives up costs.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Teapot margins collapse within six to nine months.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for margins
Noun
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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The animation is a little rough around the edges — there’s a shot of wine being poured down a sink where the red liquid is depicted in CGI, for some reason — but the slightly retro style with the characters’ prominent lips and sharp chins added to the camp appeal.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 120-acre site along Lewis Avenue between 5th and 9th streets borders the Robert McClory Bike Path and features open space, wetlands and scenic views.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Moscow's fuel export sites in the country's western Leningrad region, which borders Finland, including the major port of Ust-Luga.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That plan must spell out when perimeters are established and removed, how distances are determined, how emergency access is preserved, and how officers engage with the public.—
Joseph Potasnik,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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These passes, like standard passes, are for parking spaces outside security perimeters.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Star has grown by leaps and bounds the past decade and a half.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Noah’s technical ability on snare drum is leaps and bounds ahead of other students his age, and his consistently excellent drumming anchors our drumline’s sound.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some commenters called for clearer boundaries from airline staff.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Alliances work best with clear boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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Shaft circumferences of 15 inches or more are being debuted by top brands like Vince Camuto and Sam Edelman.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Margins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/margins. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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