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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
Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Some EPs are leftovers from the artist’s last full-length, while others feel like a tantalizing taste of a new sound.
SPIN’s favorite EPs of 2024 include new artists on the verge, one-off collaborations between singers and producers, and some of the year’s biggest pop hits.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
Nick Romano, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Now, less than 10 months after the USDA first announced the dairy outbreak, the number of herds affected is verging on 1,000—and those are just the ones that officials know about.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Some new tools, including a greater willingness to volley and come forward, had her on the verge in the tiebreak.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Some EPs are leftovers from the artist’s last full-length, while others feel like a tantalizing taste of a new sound.
SPIN’s favorite EPs of 2024 include new artists on the verge, one-off collaborations between singers and producers, and some of the year’s biggest pop hits.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Weeknd is verging on a mental breakdown in first look at his feature debut, Hurry Up Tomorrow
Entertainment Weekly spoke with Hurry Up Tomorrow director Trey Edward Shults prior to the trailer drop and asked whether this film is meant to end the Weeknd persona.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Now, less than 10 months after the USDA first announced the dairy outbreak, the number of herds affected is verging on 1,000—and those are just the ones that officials know about.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verge
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Image Israel and Hamas on the ‘brink’ of a truce Israel and Hamas are close to a deal on a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages there, Antony Blinken, the U.S. secretary of state, said yesterday.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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Two productions teetered on the $2M brink: Gypsy ($1,818,235, with press comps keeping the number down); and Sunset Blvd.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
17 Dec. 2024
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The dogs crowded at the edge of the cliff, barking around a small piñon that grew from a crack in the rocks.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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This is important because the solar wind ricochets around the bubble our solar system sits within, known as the heliosphere; the edges of that bubble represent the barrier between our cosmic neighborhood and the rest of the universe.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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The election will take place during the IOC session at Costa Navarino in Greece, a spectacular stretch of luxury resorts bordering the idyllic blue waters of the Mediterranean.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Another Gallen-Kallela painting on display is Lair of the Lynx (1908), which shows a Finnish region bordering Russia, per the Financial Times.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
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Leading the newcomers to the Paris schedule is Alaïa, who will show on March 4 at 7 p.m., after previously showing at the cusp between men’s and couture weeks.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
3 Feb. 2025
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And people born on the cusp of one generation or the other like to debate their affiliation.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Bucks don’t have a perimeter stopper who can handle the toughest defensive assignments, meaning Lillard’s weaknesses are being magnified.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Eagles continued their three-point efficiency in the third quarter, showing an elite ability to convert through a tight North Crowley perimeter defense.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2025
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And for convenience and comfort alike, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort adjoins the course and is the veritable lap of luxury. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
David Weiss,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The apartment complex adjoins both Trailridge Middle School and Kansas College of Nursing.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2025
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Novelty, touch me surfaces, remarkable rich and playful colors livened up our buying prospects for fall.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
2 Mar. 2025
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Brody briefly touched on the kiss while reflecting on his Oscar win during a 2015 interview with Vanity Fair.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Traditional lawn care companies, usually locally owned, offer lawn care ranging from turnkey full-service care, including weed and pest control, aeration, and fertilization, to basic mowing, edging, and leaf-blowing.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Skis designed for advanced and expert skiers tend to contain heavier materials like metal and reinforced sidewalls for enhanced stability at speed, better energy transfer, and more precise edging performance.—
Jenny Wiegand,
Outside Online,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Verge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verge. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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