as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
soldiers guarding the perimeter of the camp
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Recent Examples of perimeter
While the middle section collapses, the expanding outer perimeter of the biofilm does not.
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Carrie Arnold, Quanta Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Photo : Tiffany Angeles/Unlimited Style Photography Additional seating nooks can be found around the great room’s perimeter.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025
Security footage at the residence showed the intruder scaling an exterior perimeter fence in the early morning hours of April 13, authorities said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
The entire preserve is enclosed by 10-foot, zoo-grade fencing, with perimeter security.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
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Carrie Arnold, Quanta Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Photo : Tiffany Angeles/Unlimited Style Photography Additional seating nooks can be found around the great room’s perimeter.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025
Security footage at the residence showed the intruder scaling an exterior perimeter fence in the early morning hours of April 13, authorities said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
The entire preserve is enclosed by 10-foot, zoo-grade fencing, with perimeter security.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perimeter
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Texas Tech After making a splash in the winter window, the Red Raiders have made key additions in the spring as well, landing Stanford edge rusher David Bailey and Colorado offensive lineman Cash Cleveland.—
Sam Khan Jr.,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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In a system plagued by fragmentation, mobile care can deliver both clinical impact and operational edge.—
Paulina Wierzbicka,
Forbes.com,
28 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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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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Other identification that will be accepted in lieu of a REAL ID include a valid U.S. passport or passport card; DHS trusted traveler cards such as Global Entry; Department of Defense IDs; permanent resident cards; and border crossing cards.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Officers then spent the majority of the day removing 3,770 packages weighing 1,002 pounds hidden within the squash shipment, border protection said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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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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Regardless of the foul calls or lack thereof, Cunningham must continue bombarding the Knicks at the rim.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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With 1:33 to play and the Celtics leading 101-94, Horford tracked Paolo Banchero and denied the Orlando star at the rim.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
28 Apr. 2025
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The reality may be trickier for others on the sports periphery, including fans or coaches in less prominent sports.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Constrained by societal conventions that historically relegated women’s participation in sport to the periphery, female cricketers persevered.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perimeter. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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