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
Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
Those still working on their edging skills can trust this ski to hold on hard snow, and those ready to dip a toe off-piste will be encouraged by the Santa Ana 87’s mix of stability in variable conditions and agility in mixed terrain.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
This Corona edging tool is also available at Lowe’s and costs under $30.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 13 Nov. 2024
Aerin, $136 Presented in a blue marbleized pot and gold edging, this candle from Aerin is a crowdpleaser and able to elevate any home space.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Repeat and Rebuild During each edging session, practice pausing and resuming multiple times.
—Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
Those still working on their edging skills can trust this ski to hold on hard snow, and those ready to dip a toe off-piste will be encouraged by the Santa Ana 87’s mix of stability in variable conditions and agility in mixed terrain.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
This Corona edging tool is also available at Lowe’s and costs under $30.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 13 Nov. 2024
Aerin, $136 Presented in a blue marbleized pot and gold edging, this candle from Aerin is a crowdpleaser and able to elevate any home space.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edging
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Underlying these advances are robust AI infrastructures, such as Stargate and the AI RAN Alliance, which enhance edge computing capabilities.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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In addition, the Pentagon's future stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, will have many of the same cutting edge technologies in advanced materials, AI, propulsion and stealth.—
TARA COPP THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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This means going beyond traditional perimeter defenses and endpoint security.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Enemy forces launched an attack that penetrated the base perimeter.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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In a slow, grinding 3-2 Leafs win, Matthews carried the offensive load with a goal, a primary assist and flashes of dominant play reminiscent of his games last season.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Grindstones are thick disks of stone — often sandstone — used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing metal objects, or for milling grains into flour.—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Jan. 2025
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At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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Back in August, workers broke ground for a new drone factory in Oryol Oblast, in western Russia 100 miles from the Ukrainian border.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 2025
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Sheriff Thomas Hodgson joins Fox & Friends First to discuss border czar Tom Homan and ICE arresting hundreds of criminal migrants despite city officials refusing to cooperate.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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With that, Roth is quick to credit friends and fellow scare-mongers at the top of the 2000s such as Rob Zombie, James Wan and Darren Bousman for pushing the boundaries of guts, gore and terror.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
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The brand said the work is designed to bridge the legacy of rare craft practices passed down through generations at The Balvenie with a contemporary lens, creating an experience that hopes to redefine the boundaries of hospitality and design.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
18 Mar. 2025
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March 14 is commonly referred to as Pi Day, a day that aims to celebrate the ratio of the circumference of a circle.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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And that’s probably enough pie for one day for people watching their own circumferences.—
Randy McMullen,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Edging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edging. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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