fringes 1 of 2

noun

Definition of fringesnext
plural of fringe
as in edges
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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fringes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fringe
1
as in adjoins
to be adjacent to the orchestral pit fringed the edge of the stage

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2
as in borders
to serve as a border for neat rows of red brick fringe the estate's flower beds

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fringes
  1. joins
  2. boundaries
  3. surrounds
Verb
  • Cosgrove joins the leading independent film studio on the heels of several key successes.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Carnahan joins the expanding cast that includes Mireille Enos, Costa Ronin, Sean Kaufman, Ruby Cruz and Ines Asserson.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of joins
Noun
  • All three bent the boundaries of what a production car could do – and all three pointed to their brands’ future speed machines, as Ferrari, Porsche and McLaren alike would go on to democratize their hybrid performance powertrains across more affordable vehicles over the decade to follow.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As hierarchies flatten, employees and managers may face unclear boundaries around decision-making authority and accountability, which can lead to confusion and inefficiency.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of boundaries
Verb
  • The forest surrounds the prairie and offers protection.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The energy, lights and buzz of Times Square surrounds you (as does the chance to pile up more Hilton Honors points with this package).
    Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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