as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the dogs are confined by an invisible electronic fence that runs along the periphery of the yard
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Recent Examples of periphery
Efficient workstation flow, location of periphery devices, new technologies, and streamlined designs are all featured in the new and enhanced workstations.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Our estimates show that migration management aid amounted to $73 billion from 2002-22 and was often used to keep refugees and migrants in poorer countries at the periphery of the international system.
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Kelsey Norman,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Every texture is an independent agent with its own membrane in the mix; percussion rubs and scrapes against your attention, while mutating synth patches burble in the periphery.
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H.d. Angel,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
As a counterweight, a periphery of mass opinion—a new version of the public sphere—can force fresh items onto the societal agenda.
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Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for periphery
David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Our estimates show that migration management aid amounted to $73 billion from 2002-22 and was often used to keep refugees and migrants in poorer countries at the periphery of the international system.
—
Kelsey Norman,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Every texture is an independent agent with its own membrane in the mix; percussion rubs and scrapes against your attention, while mutating synth patches burble in the periphery.
—
H.d. Angel,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
As a counterweight, a periphery of mass opinion—a new version of the public sphere—can force fresh items onto the societal agenda.
—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for periphery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for periphery
Noun
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Following multiple 911 calls, officers arrived at the scene and set up a perimeter.
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The sheriff's office said deputies established a perimeter in the area and were actively searching for the suspect or suspects.
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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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“Periphery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periphery. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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