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as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the southern verge of the national park
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as in to border
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Recent Examples of verge
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2024
Dodgers on verge of another ugly October encore Oct. 8, 2024
After three days of rest, New York will open the best-of-seven NLCS on Sunday at the San Diego Padres or Dodgers.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2024
The word of God verges on asemic. Akin to Kabbalistic readings of Hebrew, pictorial expressions of God’s wisdom invite contemplation.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The way that Eric fumbles his way toward retribution is right on the verge of funny — at one point, he gets run over by a truck — but The Crow can’t bring itself to display a sense of humor.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2024
Dodgers on verge of another ugly October encore Oct. 8, 2024
After three days of rest, New York will open the best-of-seven NLCS on Sunday at the San Diego Padres or Dodgers.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
Verb
This thinking also verges on the kind of conspiracism that fixates on secret associations, such as the Bilderberg Meetings, manipulating economies for the sake of a neoliberal world order.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2024
The word of God verges on asemic. Akin to Kabbalistic readings of Hebrew, pictorial expressions of God’s wisdom invite contemplation.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verge
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The boardwalk will replace the steps that lead to the viewing platform at the waterfall's brink, with benches installed along the way, said Kevin Dennis, Tahquamenon Falls State Park supervisor in the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' Parks and Recreation Division.Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 9 Oct. 2024
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Reports New York Jets fire coach Robert Saleh after 2-3 start and apparent tension with Aaron Rodgers Luis Tiant, Cuban legend who pitched the Red Sox to the World Series brink, dies at 83 The Saints have struggled after a hot start to the season, however.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
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Then use a thin metal spatula to loosen bars around the edges of the pan.Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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Read More: See Photos from the Raging Franklin Fire in Malibu Much of the devastation occurred in Malibu, a community of about 10,000 people on the western edge of Los Angeles known for its stunning bluffs and Zuma Beach, which features in many Hollywood films.Christopher Weber, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Roughly halfway between Hawai’i and American Samoa, Palmyra Atoll forms a circular chain of about 26 small islets surrounded by multiple lagoons and bordered by 15,000 acres of shallow and deeper reefs.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The front of the coin features Brutus’ profile bordered by a laurel wreath.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Dabo Swinney’s team, which handled The Citadel 51-14, should move to the cusp of the top 12 on Tuesday heading into a home showdown with current No. 18 South Carolina (8-3).Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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The Cincinnati Bearcats open the season in the top 25 and the Xavier Musketeers are right on the cusp of being ranked.Jason Hoffman, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
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Its perimeter defense was too inconsistent all night.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles These Maryland football signees could make an instant impact in 2025 No. 7 Maryland women’s basketball improves to 9-0 with 87-52 win over Mount St. Mary’s Gillespie said perimeter defense was stressed as a key by the Maryland coaches.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Sterling Reed The adjoining office and sitting area on the entry level.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
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Archways divide the main dining room into intimate pockets of elegance, while the adjoining bar, with its gleaming red marble counter, invites lingering late into the night.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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No one would usually dare to touch these hives as the bee attacks are brutal and strings acutely agonizing.Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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And the House Democratic caucus has been divided over whether to touch the minimum wage and paid sick leave laws.Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
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Aerin, $136 Presented in a blue marbleized pot and gold edging, this candle from Aerin is a crowdpleaser and able to elevate any home space.Emma Sandler, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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If your footwork repertoire involves pockets and micro edging, the La Sportiva Miura VS Climbing Shoe is among the best.The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Verge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verge. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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