as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the margins of the paper should only be an inch wide
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
the riverbed is margined by a flat beach of smooth rocks
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Recent Examples of margin
Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Both moves would directly affect homeowners in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods, but voters polled in those communities also backed the tougher measures by wide margins.
—Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
Jay Clayton, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022
This isn’t the first time Son has linked IPO mandates to margin loans.
—Ruth David, Bloomberg.com, 16 Feb. 2022
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Noun
Our collective strength is our greatest tool to work toward a more equitable future, and the WRC provides a space for people, especially those who exist in the margins, to find community, hope, and empowerment.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Both moves would directly affect homeowners in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods, but voters polled in those communities also backed the tougher measures by wide margins.
—Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Crypto financial products range from stocks and mutual funds to margin loans and bank deposits.
—Jay Clayton, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022
This isn’t the first time Son has linked IPO mandates to margin loans.
—Ruth David, Bloomberg.com, 16 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for margin
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Using heritage milling techniques, the Candiani fabrics were made on old-school shuttle looms, a time-intensive process that yields long-lasting denim finished with selvedge’s classic self-edge.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Mar. 2025
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The inability to find a disruptive pass rusher and the lack of game-changing edge rushers still available would suggest trading him would be even more detrimental to the hopes of resuscitating the pass rush.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Texas' count does not include cases in New Mexico, which borders Gaines County.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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In New Mexico, most cases are in Lea County, which borders Gaines County.—
Neha Mukherjee,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
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Later Friday, the security perimeter was extended to 500 meters, according to the Saint Denis town hall.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Each piece comes in a baby blue shade and is adorned with a delicate white floral pattern, bright flower artwork, and embossed beaded edging.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Shorter types need to be featured farther forward, and trailing types are used for bed edgings.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Feb. 2025
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Starlink’s global nature pushes the boundaries of traditional regulatory frameworks.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The difference is that behaviors happen in a supportive environment where boundaries are held while children feel heard and validated.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA TODAY,
18 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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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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“Margin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/margin. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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