as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
soldiers guarding the perimeter of the camp
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Recent Examples of perimeter
On May 7, 1970, David exited his platoon's defense perimeter and repeatedly drew attention toward himself after an initial enemy assault that mortally wounded his platoon leader and several other service members, according to the Army.
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Luis Martinez, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
On Wednesday, crews successfully conducted firing operations along the eastern perimeter of the fire, according to Tonto National Forest.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
The conditions at Guantánamo have prompted consistent outcry from rights groups that accuse the U.S. of committing torture and other human rights abuses inside its razor-wire perimeter.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
Instead of relying on a single perimeter defense (like a traditional VPN), Zero Trust requires continuous verification of all users and devices – which ultimately enhances security.
—Gene Marks, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Luis Martinez, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
On Wednesday, crews successfully conducted firing operations along the eastern perimeter of the fire, according to Tonto National Forest.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
The conditions at Guantánamo have prompted consistent outcry from rights groups that accuse the U.S. of committing torture and other human rights abuses inside its razor-wire perimeter.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
Instead of relying on a single perimeter defense (like a traditional VPN), Zero Trust requires continuous verification of all users and devices – which ultimately enhances security.
—Gene Marks, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perimeter
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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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Pham made no mention of the details in Arlo’s medical records that noted the baby’s head circumference at 1 month or the unusual rate of growth that his pediatrician had flagged for further monitoring.Kirsten Potter Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Pham made no mention of the details in Arlo’s medical records that noted the baby’s head circumference at one month or the unusual rate of growth that his pediatrician had flagged for further monitoring.Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 29 Dec. 2024
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Mueller echoed this sentiment, noting that tequila’s popularity will allow producers to explore the boundaries of the spirit.Rachel King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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View 5 Images Trust a Chinese automaker to consistently push the boundaries of innovation.New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2025
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Almost 110,000 unaccompanied migrant children crossed the southern border in fiscal year 2024, according to Customs and Border Protection.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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To improve its algorithms, SITA’s model can be updated with information such as interview transcripts, photos, and detailed reporting from border police and other officials.Caitlin Chandler, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
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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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This Corona edging tool is also available at Lowe’s and costs under $30.Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 13 Nov. 2024
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There is, as has been the case for many years, no rim protection.Fred Katz, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Figuring it out on both ends of the court as a dominant rim protector and ultra-efficient post presence, Kessler’s ceiling could become an All-Star down the road.Evan Sidery, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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After years on the periphery of French politics, his fortunes changed in 1977 when he was bequeathed a mansion outside Paris by a millionaire backer, along with 30 million francs, around 5 million euros ($5.2 million) in today's money.Elizabeth Pineau and Marine Strauss, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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After years on the periphery of French politics, his fortunes changed in 1977 when he was bequeathed a mansion outside Paris by a millionaire backer, along with 30 million francs, around $5.2 million in today's money.Fox News, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perimeter. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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