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as in edges
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the southern verge of the national park
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Recent Examples of verges
Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
These ideas are big and ripe for the picking, but James’ interest in delivering a full meal verges on overstuffed.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
The lineup of dishes and sauces and combos verges on overwhelming; they’re presented in a mix of typefaces and colors, and punctuated by herky-jerky photo animations—a waving hand holding a soft-serve twist, spidery fingers with brass nail extensions used in the traditional Thai dance Fawn Leb.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
The film takes a fun detour in the third act into what almost verges into horror territory.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Still, sometimes the songs feel like they’re trapped in amber, with emotion muted and songwriting that verges on repetitive.
—Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
These ideas are big and ripe for the picking, but James’ interest in delivering a full meal verges on overstuffed.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
The lineup of dishes and sauces and combos verges on overwhelming; they’re presented in a mix of typefaces and colors, and punctuated by herky-jerky photo animations—a waving hand holding a soft-serve twist, spidery fingers with brass nail extensions used in the traditional Thai dance Fawn Leb.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
The film takes a fun detour in the third act into what almost verges into horror territory.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verges
Noun
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The pandemic brought many of us to similar brinks.—
Eric Olson
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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The animation is a little rough around the edges — there’s a shot of wine being poured down a sink where the red liquid is depicted in CGI, for some reason — but the slightly retro style with the characters’ prominent lips and sharp chins added to the camp appeal.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 120-acre site along Lewis Avenue between 5th and 9th streets borders the Robert McClory Bike Path and features open space, wetlands and scenic views.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Moscow's fuel export sites in the country's western Leningrad region, which borders Finland, including the major port of Ust-Luga.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the bathroom that adjoins the home gym, a soft-pink marble steals the show.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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The dining room adjoins the kitchen in classic Victorian style, creating a fluid, convivial space.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Elite tiers required ever-higher spending thresholds.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That plan must spell out when perimeters are established and removed, how distances are determined, how emergency access is preserved, and how officers engage with the public.—
Joseph Potasnik,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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These passes, like standard passes, are for parking spaces outside security perimeters.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Graves’ exit has sparked intense speculation about his potential successor to represent Missouri’s 6th Congressional District, which stretches across northern Missouri and touches Kansas City’s Northland.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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For those surrounded by ocean ecosystems that are home to some of the country’s most active marine research communities, the science emerging from this species touches on deep-sea fisheries, conservation and the biology of aging itself.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some commenters called for clearer boundaries from airline staff.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Alliances work best with clear boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Verges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verges. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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