1
as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
a rug with a fancily embroidered border
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2
as in frontier
a region along the dividing line between two countries
people who live on an international border get used to carrying a passport
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as in to margin
to serve as a border for
that velvet bordered the sleeves on this shirt, until it fell off
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Recent Examples of border
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
Hoping to find a new life in America, Andry José Hernández Romero made his way north and arranged an appointment at a U.S. border crossing in San Diego.
—Tim Sullivan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
The reserve is in the province of Tarija, an agricultural region tucked into the corner of Bolivia bordering Paraguay and Argentina.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
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Noun
This compact variety is perfect for containers or spilling over retaining walls and makes a fabulous border or mass planting in garden beds.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
Hoping to find a new life in America, Andry José Hernández Romero made his way north and arranged an appointment at a U.S. border crossing in San Diego.
—Tim Sullivan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
All four nations have organized joint war games in the contested waters bordering the Philippines.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
The reserve is in the province of Tarija, an agricultural region tucked into the corner of Bolivia bordering Paraguay and Argentina.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for border
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
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The push for menstrual leave may represent the next frontier in recognizing the full spectrum of women's health needs in the workplace.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Artificial Integrity is the new frontier to make AI agents integrity-led with regard to context-aware decision-making, including social, ethical, and moral reasoning, and therefore, the ability to adapt dynamically across diverse decision-making frameworks.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Significant strategic initiatives included a shift towards an asset-light model, increasing imports, and expanding the vendor network, which contributed to margin expansion.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
14 Mar. 2025
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Such a combination could result in more competition for Uber and thus lead to margin pressures in the future.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 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
Verb
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Not to mention the endless possibilities surrounding our island Postmaster General interacting with the Hostmaster General.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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As temperatures in the California deserts begin to rise, so does the anticipation surrounding the 2025 Coachella Music and Arts Festival.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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For example, the east inner region is bounded by Central Avenue, Eastway Drive, Wendover Road, Randolph Road and the John Belk and Brookshire freeways.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
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Importantly, this intelligent exploration is bounded by guardrails that provide the necessary limits for survival and efficient path selection.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 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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“Border.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/border. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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