as in edges
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 borders
to serve as a border for
the riverbed is margined by a flat beach of smooth rocks
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Recent Examples of margins
Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Toth pointed to early polling margins to argue the race is effectively out of reach for Cornyn.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
The wildcard for Cisco and many of its tech peers is the worldwide shortage of memory, which is pushing up costs and pressuring margins.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Still, by the end of the 4th century, when Christianity became the state religion of the Roman Empire, the basic core of his teachings had begun to make a significant difference in the lives of thousands on the margins of society.
—Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026
The deal sets a 15% tariff rate on most goods and passed with strong margins, providing stability for businesses after year-long gridlock.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Small business owners watching their overhead climb while their margins disappear.
—Andre Johnson Jr, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
Kansas City voters have since supported the earnings tax by wide margins in 2011, 2016 and 2021.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
In Chicago, Diana Zarkha is wondering whether some of her logistics company clients will have any margins left.
—Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Teapot margins collapse within six to nine months.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Noun
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on the margins of the G7 foreign ministers meeting today amid ongoing Russian support for Iran and concerns that war in the Middle East could divert resources from Kyiv.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Toth pointed to early polling margins to argue the race is effectively out of reach for Cornyn.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
The wildcard for Cisco and many of its tech peers is the worldwide shortage of memory, which is pushing up costs and pressuring margins.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Still, by the end of the 4th century, when Christianity became the state religion of the Roman Empire, the basic core of his teachings had begun to make a significant difference in the lives of thousands on the margins of society.
—Big Think, 26 Mar. 2026
The deal sets a 15% tariff rate on most goods and passed with strong margins, providing stability for businesses after year-long gridlock.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Small business owners watching their overhead climb while their margins disappear.
—Andre Johnson Jr, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
Kansas City voters have since supported the earnings tax by wide margins in 2011, 2016 and 2021.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
In Chicago, Diana Zarkha is wondering whether some of her logistics company clients will have any margins left.
—Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Wall Street analysts are bracing for a volatile road ahead for CoreWeave as its massive infrastructure ramp pressures margins and drives up costs.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Teapot margins collapse within six to nine months.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for margins
Noun
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There are soft edges and hard edges, formal spaces that don’t thwart spontaneity, casual spaces that can be used for more serious business.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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When looking at the largest metro areas, the fastest growing counties tended to be on the outer edges.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The 120-acre site along Lewis Avenue between 5th and 9th streets borders the Robert McClory Bike Path and features open space, wetlands and scenic views.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Moscow's fuel export sites in the country's western Leningrad region, which borders Finland, including the major port of Ust-Luga.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That plan must spell out when perimeters are established and removed, how distances are determined, how emergency access is preserved, and how officers engage with the public.—
Joseph Potasnik,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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These passes, like standard passes, are for parking spaces outside security perimeters.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Star has grown by leaps and bounds the past decade and a half.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Noah’s technical ability on snare drum is leaps and bounds ahead of other students his age, and his consistently excellent drumming anchors our drumline’s sound.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some commenters called for clearer boundaries from airline staff.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Alliances work best with clear boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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Shaft circumferences of 15 inches or more are being debuted by top brands like Vince Camuto and Sam Edelman.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Margins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/margins. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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