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
Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
To close this glaring gap in its security, Seoul is now considering a step that, until recently, was discussed only on the country’s political fringe: building its own nuclear weapons.
—Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 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
Rather than risking injury by battling gale-force winds, the birds cleverly navigate along the storm’s fringes, using the altered ocean conditions to grab lunch.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
To close this glaring gap in its security, Seoul is now considering a step that, until recently, was discussed only on the country’s political fringe: building its own nuclear weapons.
—Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fringe
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Now more people live at the flammable edges of wildlands, making places that are primed to burn into de facto suburbs.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Security protocols embedded within each network node allow for immediate threat identification and isolation, while machine learning algorithms at the edge continuously monitor and adapt to new threats.Rafael Umann, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Melvin, 45, got his start in high school as a teen correspondent at WIS-TV, a local station in South Carolina, and has worked at NBC for the last 13 years, first as a weekend anchor for MSNBC before joining Today as a news anchor and 3rd Hour Today host in 2018.Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Lopes is also the type of fighter that welcomes all challengers, and would likely jump at the chance to derail the excitement of Pitbull joining the UFC ranks.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Evacuation warnings that were issued for an area bordered by Ingomar and Saticoy Streets south to Burbank Boulevard, from Valley Circle Boulevard east to Woodlake Avenue, have been lifted.Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Widespread damage was also visible in this section of the Pacific Palisades south of Sunset Boulevard, bordered by the Pacific Coast Highway to the south.Leanne Abraham, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The fire had jumped across Palisades Drive and on Tuesday afternoon was burning in both directions, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or CAL FIRE, which created a 3-D map of the Palisades Fire indicating its perimeter and the mandatory evacuation zones.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
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Although his perimeter shooting has dipped (20 percent on 3-pointers, 60.5 percent on free throws), Antetokounmpo is shooting 60.2 percent from the field while averaging 11.6 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.5 blocks per game.Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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On Monday, the 10 -year Treasury yield — used to price mortgages, credit cards and auto loans — touched its highest level going back to November 2023 , heading toward the key 5% level that could further pressure an already fragile market.Sarah Min, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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As He's Banned CCTV Captures What Dog Does for the First Time—Rest of the Pack Is Confused Kai's incredible rescue quickly touched people's hearts, bringing in more than 6 million views and 808,200 likes on TikTok.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Repeat and Rebuild During each edging session, practice pausing and resuming multiple times.Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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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
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He’ll be flanked by Fitzgerald, a literal last-hour transfer portal entry who stood out for NC State in 2024: 55 tackles, eight pass deflections, three interceptions.Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 15 Jan. 2025
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Cluster of cops appear to be stationed in the area surrounding the hotel and metal barriers line the entrances of the venue, which are flanked by several private security guards checking badges of attendees.Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot,Bertha Coombs, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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This thrilling film dives into risk tolerance and personal journeys, showcasing their relentless drive to push boundaries and embrace the wild, even in the face of danger.Forbes, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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With its focus on pushing boundaries and meeting evolving needs, LiTime remains a beacon of progress in creating a sustainable, energy-independent future for all.Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Fringe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fringe. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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