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as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the southern verge of the national park
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as in to border
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Recent Examples of verge
Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Rumors Tuttle was on verge of being sacked first surfaced on February 26 after Conservative tabloid newspaper Bild reported Weimer had called an extraordinary meeting to discuss her future as festival director.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Nov. 2025
The movie may be simple on its surface, but its conclusions verge on devastating.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Complicating matters is the charismatic doomsday preacher who is quickly leading the small town to the verge of hysteria.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Rumors Tuttle was on verge of being sacked first surfaced on February 26 after Conservative tabloid newspaper Bild reported Weimer had called an extraordinary meeting to discuss her future as festival director.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Namely, his steadfast dedication to victims' advocacy, which at times can verge on obsession.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Nov. 2025
The movie may be simple on its surface, but its conclusions verge on devastating.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verge
Noun
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But with the Trojans on the very brink of the tournament bubble, time is quickly running out on that possibility.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Topline Spirit Airlines announced on Tuesday a deal with its creditors to emerge from bankruptcy later this year, with plans to substantially shrink the company while shedding more than $5 billion in debt, marking the discount airline’s second return from the financial brink in less than a year.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Would there be community support to change zoning to encourage more residential and mixed-use development in the 19 acres up against the 57 Freeway, bordered by Orangethorpe, Placentia and Crowther avenues?—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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The bill, which requires agreement from other countries bordering the strait, would impose fees on shipping, energy transit, and food supplies passing through the waterway.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Particularly useful for Yao and colleagues was data from two of Cassini's instruments, the Cassini Magnetometer (MAG) and the Cassini Plasma Spectrometer (CAPS), both of which detected incidents during which the spacecraft passed through Saturn's magnetic cusp.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Years of training and over 2,700 miles of travel had led her to the cusp of winning a half marathon.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Wolves will miss his shot creation on offense nearly as much as his dogged perimeter defense.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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No sightings were reported all day, and the team began to fear Chesney had wandered beyond the search perimeter.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a Reddit thread discussing adjoining rooms on cruises, one user described constant disruptions from neighboring guests.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The adjoining family room seamlessly connects the kitchen and breakfast area, creating a comfortable gathering space.—
Judi Wright,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The 8-year-old girl also underwent a forensic interview and told investigators that Gill had allegedly touched her on multiple occasions, according to the warrant affidavits.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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And that’s probably why the repercussions have touched even their daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who have not been directly involved in the Epstein scandal.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Depending on the thickness of the steel chosen, the edging can last from 20 to 25 years.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Creeping phlox is a great choice for edging, rock walls, or slopes, and will brighten any garden with its abundance of cheerful pastel blooms.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Verge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verge. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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