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
Riptide Ride gives rides on jet boats that zip around the island's perimeter.
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Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
21 June 2026
This 32% discount makes protecting your perimeter much less stressful.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
Needs to expand his perimeter game.
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David Aldridge,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
The administration frames the free model as a deliberate effort to route economic activity and equity toward small businesses, backed by a Five Borough Winners Special promotion nudging fans into neighborhood bars and restaurants rather than FIFA’s perimeter.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for perimeter
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
21 June 2026
This 32% discount makes protecting your perimeter much less stressful.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
Needs to expand his perimeter game.
—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
The administration frames the free model as a deliberate effort to route economic activity and equity toward small businesses, backed by a Five Borough Winners Special promotion nudging fans into neighborhood bars and restaurants rather than FIFA’s perimeter.
—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for perimeter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perimeter
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The Americans came out energized in the second half and a Berhalter banger from the edge of the penalty area tied it up 2-2 in the 49th minute.
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The Samurai Blue have the edge on shots, 2-1, but Sweden has the lone shot on target so far through 25 minutes.
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This oil-on-canvas rendering of the Battle of Gettysburg stretches 42 feet high and 377 feet in circumference, taking up a whole room for an immersive viewing experience in vivid color.
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One national survey of over 5,000 participants found that people who exercised in the morning tended to have a lower body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference as compared to midday and evening exercisers.
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If the boundary between them is compromised, the church too will become coercive.
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The root ball boundary or the outer edge of the soil-and-root mass typically extends from the main stem to just beyond the edge of the foliage.
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The bears seen in large urban centers and agricultural areas, like the southeastern corners of the state and parts of the western border, are generally transient, as those areas don't have enough woods to create a good habitat.
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Today, they're celebrated not just for their thrift, but for proving that small cars can have enormous personality – a trait Honda is now hoping will resonate far beyond Japan's borders.
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The organic edging and modern handles create a sleek, sophisticated finish.
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Singh explains that plastic edging, as well as wood, rock, or bricks, can crack, fade, move out of place, or become exposed over time, while doing little for the garden beyond creating a line.
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Conwell played off the ball a lot but showed a nifty handle when given the chance, delivering a terrific pass in transition for a Jahmir Young score and swerving past a defender on a neat move to the basket before missing a shot at the rim.
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The coin, which British officials presented during the recent state visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States, features every British monarch and American president since 1776 on its rim.
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Then on the periphery of the whiteboard, the Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks were written as options for James in free agency.
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For technology leaders, the edge is no longer the periphery of the architecture.
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“Perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perimeter. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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