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
Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 1 Dec. 2024
The turbulent 2021 Colombian protests lasted four months and set the stage for the 2022 election of a fringe party candidate and former guerrilla.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Chiara Kim, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Her glam also featured a streamlined look, with her raven-black hair styled with soft waves and fringe to frame her face.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
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Noun
During his stint as a TV personality, Oz endorsed a number of controversial products and treatments, and critics said his show provided a platform for fringe claims not backed by evidence.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 1 Dec. 2024
The turbulent 2021 Colombian protests lasted four months and set the stage for the 2022 election of a fringe party candidate and former guerrilla.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
Kacey Musgraves is decked in denim and fringe at the 2024 CMA Awards.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Her glam also featured a streamlined look, with her raven-black hair styled with soft waves and fringe to frame her face.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Oct. 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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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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And join us next week on the Chasing Life podcast to hear a conversation between Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Dr. Francis Collins, the former head of the National Institutes of Health. CNN Audio’s Grace Walker contributed to this report.Andrea Kane, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Chase went over 100 receptions on the year and joined Randy Moss, Marvin Harrison, Jerry Rice and Cooper Kupp as the only players in NFL history to post a season with 100 receptions, 1,400 yards and 15 touchdowns.Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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The front of the coin features Brutus’ profile bordered by a laurel wreath.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Roughly halfway between Hawai’i and American Samoa, Palmyra Atoll forms a circular chain of about 26 small islets surrounded by multiple lagoons and bordered by 15,000 acres of shallow and deeper reefs.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 12 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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Its perimeter defense was too inconsistent all night.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2024
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No one would usually dare to touch these hives as the bee attacks are brutal and strings acutely agonizing.Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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The implications of such developments are vast, touching everything from governance to personal identity.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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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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If your footwork repertoire involves pockets and micro edging, the La Sportiva Miura VS Climbing Shoe is among the best.The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Dec. 2024
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This means that protecting Inaki Pena's goal, Araujo partners up with Inigo Martinez as they are flanked by Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde to their left and right.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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She was flanked by Chief Kenny, Mr. Adams, and Jeffrey Maddrey, the chief of department.Maria Cramer, New York Times, 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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“Fringe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fringe. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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