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as in bite
a harsh or sharp quality
the teacher's voice had a sarcastic edge as she welcomed the tardy student to class
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as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the design along the edge of the plate is badly worn
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as in advantage
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
my big feet give me something of an edge in swimming
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as in efficacy
the power to produce a desired result
the utter lack of enforcement provisions totally blunts the edge of the law
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
pavement edging the flower bed
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Recent Examples of edge
Liz Christy, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 29 May 2026
Los Alamitos edged Santa Margarita by one stroke to reach state for the first time.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
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Noun
Party insiders give Schwarze the edge for the endorsement, but Tafoya is expected to continue to the primary regardless of the outcome.
—Liz Christy, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Verb
White listeners and white supremacy are always ripe for a dressing down, but there’s no teeth or edge to his provocations anymore.
—Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 29 May 2026
Los Alamitos edged Santa Margarita by one stroke to reach state for the first time.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edge
Noun
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This can occur with or without skin markings, which may be mistaken for seemingly benign culprits like bug bites or an allergic reaction.—
Alyssa Sparacino,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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Guests celebrating Giant included American Vogue Editor Chloe Malle as well as theater producers Tom Kirhady, Lucas McMahon, and Greg Nobile, who sipped on wine and champagne and dined on light bites whilst mingling and talking Tony prospects.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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Even Donovan Mitchell’s 31-point performance wasn’t enough to keep Cleveland competitive as the Knicks’ defense smothered the Cavaliers’ perimeter attack for the fourth straight game.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Establishing a perimeter would seem to be the first manifestation of a safety zone on the lunar surface, although Isaacman would not confirm this when asked directly.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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Economic analysis in the January 2026 White House Council of Economic Advisors report reinforces the advantages of this approach.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The outfielder used his blazing speed and smart baserunning to his advantage to manufacture both of Miami’s runs in its series opener against the Mets.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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There’s value in the ethos, and the Hurricanes’ status — one win from the Stanley Cup Final, one win from scaling the hill that comes before the mountain — is proof of its efficacy.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Feigenbaum said that people using these drugs in spite of their limited efficacy and unknown risks are made up of two populations.—
T.M. Brown,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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The Timberwolves’ season, again, faces a brink.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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Most Americans have health insurance, but that doesn't ease fears of a medical emergency pushing them to the financial brink, a study shows.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Sun in Gemini energizes your 5th House of Creativity, while Pluto in your sign sharpens your identity and presence.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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Our poll findings sharpen the point.—
Tracy Hernandez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
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The move includes entry restrictions on non-citizens who have been in the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan, which borders both affected countries, in the previous 21 days, as well as screening and monitoring of people arriving from these countries.—
Jamie Gumbrecht,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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Hyde Park, where Muhammad was born, is the South Side neighborhood bordering the Obama Presidential Center opening this summer, another chance to introduce Mahari to a global audience.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Find out how to beat boredom and bitterness while holding onto your job, with tips on how to build your next chapter, from career coach Cynthia Young.—
Courtney Connley-Hampton,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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There was so much discontent, resentment, and bitterness concerning Mae and Lena’s biological father.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
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“Edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edge. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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