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
Our perimeter players have to take the challenge in pick-and-roll basketball.
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James Jackson, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Shoddy perimeter defense, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s greatness and abysmal long-range shooting were too much for Miami to overcome.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Like many public-housing projects, the original Sumner Houses, built in the late 1950s, withdraw from the street, lurking behind a perimeter of pointless lawn.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Jan. 2025
Police blocked roads around the home to establish a perimeter and the Meridian Police Department’s Special Tactics Group team helped take the three suspects into custody.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2025
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James Jackson, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Shoddy perimeter defense, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s greatness and abysmal long-range shooting were too much for Miami to overcome.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Like many public-housing projects, the original Sumner Houses, built in the late 1950s, withdraw from the street, lurking behind a perimeter of pointless lawn.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Jan. 2025
Police blocked roads around the home to establish a perimeter and the Meridian Police Department’s Special Tactics Group team helped take the three suspects into custody.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perimeter
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Thick edges will be thinned, and ingrown toenails will be treated.—
Maxine Lipner,
Verywell Health,
3 Feb. 2025
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The visitors took their first lead of the night on a post move by Ike for a 39-38 edge with 16:11 left.—
Jeff Faraudo,
The Mercury News,
2 Feb. 2025
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These methods include measuring waist circumference, determining the waist-to-hip ratio or using special equipment, such as a DEXA scan, which measures bone density, to figure out body fat percentage.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Adiposity can be determined by measuring a person’s waist circumference or taking body scans to measure fat mass, according to the researchers.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
20 Jan. 2025
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Instead, the company anticipates the market’s needs, staying ahead of trends and continuously pushing boundaries.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Jan. 2025
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Loop Road is a rural road in mainland Monroe County within the boundaries of Big Cypress National Preserve that is popular with freshwater anglers.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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On one hand, we are challenged by serious federal neglect to provide a safe, orderly, and humane response to migration at our southern border.—
Brad Wolf,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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On his first day in office, Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border, allowing the Department of Defense to deploy armed forces to the region.—
Kyra Phillips,
ABC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Repeat and Rebuild During each edging session, practice pausing and resuming multiple times.—
Suzannah Weiss,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Those still working on their edging skills can trust this ski to hold on hard snow, and those ready to dip a toe off-piste will be encouraged by the Santa Ana 87’s mix of stability in variable conditions and agility in mixed terrain.—
Jenny Wiegand,
Outside Online,
20 Dec. 2024
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The Suns outscored the Warriors in the paint 56-36 and shot 16-for-17 at the rim compared to Golden State’s 9-for-22 at the cup.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
2 Feb. 2025
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During the Gophers’ comeback, Garcia finished at the rim and was fouled, but Mitchell appeared to shout at Huskies guard Tyler Harris.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2025
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No matter the result in this circus mashup of sports and entertainment, Tyson’s place in boxing history will always be safe and Paul’s place in boxing history will also be on the freak-show periphery.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2025
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Just as something catches your gaze, another calls from the periphery.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perimeter. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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