as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the lace edging on the sleeves gives a blouse a pleasingly feminine look
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as in sharpening
to make sharp or sharper
if you edge the tip of that stick, it should be a fine skewer for roasting marshmallows
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as in bordering
to serve as a border for
pavement edging the flower bed
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Recent Examples of edging
Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
Thanks to metal edging and an enhanced rocker on this nimble ski, the downhill was a blast, too.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024
The French lace dress featured a long sheer train with scalloped lace edging.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Garden edging serves several purposes from suppressing weeds, to keeping your flower beds in check to simply sprucing up the design of your garden.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2024
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Gold edgings and flatware tie them all together like a bow on a package.
—Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
Thanks to metal edging and an enhanced rocker on this nimble ski, the downhill was a blast, too.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024
The French lace dress featured a long sheer train with scalloped lace edging.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Garden edging serves several purposes from suppressing weeds, to keeping your flower beds in check to simply sprucing up the design of your garden.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2024
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Read More: See Photos from the Raging Franklin Fire in Malibu Much of the devastation occurred in Malibu, a community of about 10,000 people on the western edge of Los Angeles known for its stunning bluffs and Zuma Beach, which features in many Hollywood films.Christopher Weber, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Then use a thin metal spatula to loosen bars around the edges of the pan.Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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Their brilliance frequently masked the lack of shooting or the spotty perimeter defense.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles These Maryland football signees could make an instant impact in 2025 No. 7 Maryland women’s basketball improves to 9-0 with 87-52 win over Mount St. Mary’s Gillespie said perimeter defense was stressed as a key by the Maryland coaches.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine since 2022 has sucked in manpower and resources.Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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The drink was made by grinding up cocoa seeds.Joe Difazio, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Kimmy towels off, changes into shorts and a long-sleeve shirt, and before long is bounding into the thickets on the south side of the lake, following an overgrown trail.Kate Siber, Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2024
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Kimmy towels off, changes into shorts and a long-sleeve shirt, and before long is bounding into the thickets on the south side of the lake, following an overgrown trail.Kate Siber, Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2024
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The Nordic country that joined the alliance in 2023 has already accused Moscow of stoking a migrant crisis at its border.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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In today’s interconnected world, borders blur while regulations multiply.Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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But as the boundaries between B2B and B2C have blurred, especially after the pandemic, when personal and professional browsing habits converged, those avenues might not be the only or even optimal path to getting one's message to the people who need it.Cheryl Ragland, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Although your attention and focus are on home and family, the influence of Neptune in your relationship sector could blur the boundaries between you and a significant other.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Tribune printed a map showing the circumference of locations from which Wiedersberg’s climb would be easily visible to the naked eye.Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2024
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But size, the right thickness vs. circumference, density, the perfect proof time, plus the right amount of blistering and oil are equally important.Karri Peifer, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Edging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edging. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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