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
The city, state of Illinois and Cubs recently came to an agreement to surround Wrigley Field’s perimeter with concrete bollards and widen the sidewalks along Addison Street.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
JCPenney has a standalone store in Matteson on a perimeter road southeast of U.S. 30 and Cicero Avenue that once encircled Lincoln Mall, since demolished.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
The bureau estimated that crews will have the Striker Fire contained — meaning a line created around its perimeter to stop the spread — by about 8 p.m. Thursday.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2025
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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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
JCPenney has a standalone store in Matteson on a perimeter road southeast of U.S. 30 and Cicero Avenue that once encircled Lincoln Mall, since demolished.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
The bureau estimated that crews will have the Striker Fire contained — meaning a line created around its perimeter to stop the spread — by about 8 p.m. Thursday.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perimeter
Noun
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Fifth-year edge rusher Malachi Lawrence, who was also held back by an injury during the spring, took comfort in the support of his teammate.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys owner wants his edge rusher suited up and playing with or without an extension in place.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
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
Noun
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This is in the unincorporated area of DeLand in Lake County along County Road 42 west of the Lake-Volusia border of the St. Johns River and city of DeLand in neighboring Volusia County.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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These included migrants who were apprehended after crossing the southern border illegally.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 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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Add the plant and potting soil so the top of the root ball is about an inch below the rim.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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The seals can be found mainly along the North Pacific Ocean rim from northern Hokkaido, Japan, to the Kuril Islands and Sea of Okhotsk.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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That outward growth extends to neighborhoods on the periphery of Nashville and Davidson County.—
Austin Hornbostel,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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On the northern periphery of this heat, the threat for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across the northern Plains and upper Midwest through Tuesday.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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“Perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perimeter. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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