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
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The storms are expected to develop in the early afternoon near the Kansas-Missouri border, then rapidly travel east, reaching Kansas City around 4 p.m., the forecast shows.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
Poland, which borders the Russian territory of Kaliningrad as well as Ukraine and staunch Moscow ally Belarus, has been one of the most strident members of NATO in upping defense spending and building up its military forces.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Never forget that Democrats voted to withhold: the paychecks of our troops, border patrol agents, and TSA employees; health care and benefits for veterans; and essential services and programs—just to make a meaningless political point.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The storms are expected to develop in the early afternoon near the Kansas-Missouri border, then rapidly travel east, reaching Kansas City around 4 p.m., the forecast shows.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
The apartment site itself is on the very edge of the protection area, in a spot already bordered by a major highway, but that hasn’t lessened the concerns.
—Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
Poland, which borders the Russian territory of Kaliningrad as well as Ukraine and staunch Moscow ally Belarus, has been one of the most strident members of NATO in upping defense spending and building up its military forces.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for border
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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,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
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Later Friday, the security perimeter was extended to 500 meters, according to the Saint Denis town hall.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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While most automakers have relegated AI to safety-system technology in current models, Mercedes' use of AI in the cabin is a new frontier for the North American market, especially for a vehicle on the lower end of a company's lineup.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Death in a hail of bullets has been used to punish mutinies and desertion in armies, as frontier justice in America’s Old West, and as a tool of terror and political repression in the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Favorable product margin rates and lower supply chain costs were also margin drivers.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2024
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E-commerce is maybe tapped into as a bonus benefit in case someone lands on their site or is done through a partner with very little oversight or control, let alone margin.—
Brandon Amoroso,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2022
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Using heritage milling techniques, the Candiani fabrics were made on old-school shuttle looms, a time-intensive process that yields long-lasting denim finished with selvedge’s classic self-edge.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Mar. 2025
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The inability to find a disruptive pass rusher and the lack of game-changing edge rushers still available would suggest trading him would be even more detrimental to the hopes of resuscitating the pass rush.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And the positivity surrounding it is annoying, including my own.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The observatory said the pyroclastic flows would affect the areas immediately surrounding the volcano.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Starlink’s global nature pushes the boundaries of traditional regulatory frameworks.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The difference is that behaviors happen in a supportive environment where boundaries are held while children feel heard and validated.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There are frequent shots of monkeys around this season’s White Lotus, glaring on branches just out of reach, occasionally bounding down and startling the guests.—
Joe Joyce,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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The majestic views changed instantly after rounding a bend revealed an out-of-control fire bounding up the canyon.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Each piece comes in a baby blue shade and is adorned with a delicate white floral pattern, bright flower artwork, and embossed beaded edging.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Shorter types need to be featured farther forward, and trailing types are used for bed edgings.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Border.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/border. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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