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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.
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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.
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Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
The film takes a fun detour in the third act into what almost verges into horror territory.
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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.
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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
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The pandemic brought many of us to similar brinks.
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Lingering Southwest wildfire conditions Elsewhere, thunderstorms expected to track along the heat dome’s edges from the Rockies to the northern Plains, with others forming along the Gulf Coast, could bring temporary afternoon relief, AccuWeather said.
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
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Lithuania, which borders the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, has been one of Ukraine's staunchest allies during Russian President Vladimir Putin's more than four-year conflict with Kyiv, providing extensive military equipment and financial support.
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Sistan-Baluchistan, which borders Pakistan and Afghanistan, has long seen clashes between security forces, insurgents and drug smugglers.
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First, confirm that your cart meets any minimum purchase thresholds required by the coupon.
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The bank declined to respond to inquiries regarding whether PNC has thresholds for flagging large monetary transactions, especially wire transactions.
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Security teams were designed around human identities and network perimeters.
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The agency said the attackers had allegedly plotted to use drones to cause explosions in buildings surrounding the event, force an evacuation toward a sniper team, and then breach the White House perimeters.
Verb
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Flossmoor’s South Commuter Lot, which adjoins the village’s Metra station just steps from downtown, may be reimagined as a public park and community gathering space with the help of an Illinois Department of Natural Resources grant.
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An elevated dining area adjoins a marble and wood kitchen, which features custom rift-oak cabinetry, top-tier stainless-steel appliances, and an oversized island with an integrated breakfast bar.
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Some disappointed fans lingered near the barricades and boundaries police had set up and were enforcing.
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Money, trust, emotional boundaries or an obligation could demand more of your attention today.
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The lawsuit touches on a growing conversation over how companies are using technology, including AI, to push prices higher.
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This creates a living blueprint of where sensitive information lives and who touches it.
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“Verges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verges. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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