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
But today’s trade and investment agreements tend to relegate it to the periphery rather than treat it as central to economic relationships.
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Geoffrey Gertz, Foreign Affairs, 6 Feb. 2025
Constrained by societal conventions that historically relegated women’s participation in sport to the periphery, female cricketers persevered.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Baker cuts to conflicted close-ups of Igor, underscoring his pangs of conscience on the periphery of the plot.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Paul Mescal is handed the unenviable task of having to live up to Crowe’s larger-than-life Maximus, while Pedro Pascal kind of hangs out superfluously on the periphery.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
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Geoffrey Gertz, Foreign Affairs, 6 Feb. 2025
Constrained by societal conventions that historically relegated women’s participation in sport to the periphery, female cricketers persevered.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Baker cuts to conflicted close-ups of Igor, underscoring his pangs of conscience on the periphery of the plot.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Paul Mescal is handed the unenviable task of having to live up to Crowe’s larger-than-life Maximus, while Pedro Pascal kind of hangs out superfluously on the periphery.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periphery
Noun
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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These structures, the center core and open perimeters, are already built.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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
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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
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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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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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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
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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
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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“Periphery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periphery. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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