as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
was on the fringes of the crowd and couldn't see the speaker
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as in to join
to be adjacent to
the orchestral pit fringed the edge of the stage
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
neat rows of red brick fringe the estate's flower beds
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Recent Examples of fringe
Julia Teti, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
The film is based on the true story of inseparable twin sisters Joan and Jean, who live on the fringes of society.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Lying 27 miles to the north, this dozy islet fringed by luminous powder-soft pink sand and is home to stunning beaches, caves, and exotic birds.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Elba’s hair was styled in a pixie cut with a few pieces of fringe to frame her face.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
The film is based on the true story of inseparable twin sisters Joan and Jean, who live on the fringes of society.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
Sail on to Tobacco Caye, a charming five-acre coral island fringed with palm trees.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Lying 27 miles to the north, this dozy islet fringed by luminous powder-soft pink sand and is home to stunning beaches, caves, and exotic birds.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fringe
Noun
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There was a pervasive sense of indignation from current and former European officials, who have funneled significant aid to Ukraine and are deeply worried about how a ceasefire deal could impact the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) eastern edge.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Pirates got to almost every loose ball and played with an edge that was nowhere to be found for the Huskies.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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According to Fightful Select, sources at AEW are expecting Alexander to join Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, and MVP as part of The Hurt Syndicate.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Malen pushed to join and changed agents last September, a sure sign of a player wanting to formalise an exit strategy.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Drug policy researcher Jonathan Caulkins conducted an analysis looking at large fentanyl seizures — those of more than a kilogram of powder or of 1,000 pills or more — and found such incidents in just two counties bordering Canada.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2025
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While therefore has five more such sites in total than Russia, Russia has the largest Arctic population of any of the states bordering the Arctic Ocean, The Simons Foundation Canada wrote.—
Jasmine Laws,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Lillard must shoot past seven other elite perimeter gunners — including another previous champion in Golden State Warriors wing Buddy Hield.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Our Evolve Student Housing project will be built to the highest modern fire safety standards with Type I-B (fire-resistant concrete) construction, a new perimeter fire road, a new secondary emergency access road to Aztec Circle Drive and a 100-foot defensible fire buffer zone.—
Cynthia Aranda Cervantes,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The patient never touches the sheets at a regular hospital.—
DAVID J. NEAL,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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His influence extended beyond the sports field, touching the lives of many young people in the area through his dedication and guidance.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Skis designed for advanced and expert skiers tend to contain heavier materials like metal and reinforced sidewalls for enhanced stability at speed, better energy transfer, and more precise edging performance.—
Jenny Wiegand,
Outside Online,
20 Dec. 2024
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Repeat and Rebuild During each edging session, practice pausing and resuming multiple times.—
Suzannah Weiss,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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He was flanked by Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), chairman of the Senate Banking committee, Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.), chair of the House Financial Services Committee, and Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.), who heads the Senate Agriculture Committee.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2025
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The living room set was flanked by a piñata and a tetherball with a coffee table and assorted props down in front.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Sergio Hudson is unafraid to push the boundaries associated with womenswear.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
8 Feb. 2025
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Mysterious land purchases within Joshua Tree National Park worry locals and environmentalists People with ties to the hotel industry are among the buyers and entities that have snapped up 22 parcels within the national park’s boundaries.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Fringe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fringe. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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