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
Nearby schools were placed into lockdown, and a perimeter was quickly established to prevent Tate’s escape, according to state police.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
Aurora escaped past an electric perimeter fence at her home in upstate New York.
—Allison Moses, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
So, the Jayhawks’ perimeter defense should be much better.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
Aurora escaped past an electric perimeter fence at her home in upstate New York.
—Allison Moses, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
So, the Jayhawks’ perimeter defense should be much better.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perimeter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perimeter
Noun
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Roberts has played several positions across the defensive front but has been primarily an edge defender.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Karman Line, located 62 miles above Earth, demarcates the edge of space.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The stars slyly become the circumference of the U.S. presidential seal.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2025
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The entire circumference of Lake Chūzenji measures a little over nine miles and is lined with scenic trails.—
Paul Jebara,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As the music soars, that life-death veil is pierced, crossing both metaphysical and temporal boundaries.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Following behind-the-scenes complaints and petitioning from rival studios, the TV Academy drew new boundaries: anthology series were no longer eligible as TV movies and instead had to compete as outstanding limited or anthology series.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Other identification that will be accepted in lieu of a REAL ID include a valid U.S. passport or passport card; DHS trusted traveler cards such as Global Entry; Department of Defense IDs; permanent resident cards; and border crossing cards.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Officers then spent the majority of the day removing 3,770 packages weighing 1,002 pounds hidden within the squash shipment, border protection said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Mint spreads by rhizomes, and a garden bed with deep edging will prevent most escapees.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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The green floral motif and scalloped edging add a vintage twist that is both timeless and charming.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Mar. 2025
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Reynolds has been a strong, athletic finisher near the rim, but only averaged 1.6 3-point attempts last season.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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Dip rim of a rocks glass in additional lime juice, and then dip in Tajín or salt; fill glass to the top with ice.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The reality may be trickier for others on the sports periphery, including fans or coaches in less prominent sports.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Constrained by societal conventions that historically relegated women’s participation in sport to the periphery, female cricketers persevered.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perimeter. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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