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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
Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2025
Some new tools, including a greater willingness to volley and come forward, had her on the verge in the tiebreak.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
These sharp, bracing periods are too infrequent, though, and the back half of the album drifts into a kind of vaporous dream state that verges on self-indulgent.
—Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Trump considering action to dismantle Education Department, sources say
Musk says administration is on verge of shutting down USAID
Melissa Quinn
Melissa Quinn is a politics reporter for CBSNews.com.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2025
Some new tools, including a greater willingness to volley and come forward, had her on the verge in the tiebreak.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
The director verged into household name status by directing the 2018 film adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians, a critical and box office hit.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
These sharp, bracing periods are too infrequent, though, and the back half of the album drifts into a kind of vaporous dream state that verges on self-indulgent.
—Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verge
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Image Israel and Hamas on the ‘brink’ of a truce Israel and Hamas are close to a deal on a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages there, Antony Blinken, the U.S. secretary of state, said yesterday.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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Two productions teetered on the $2M brink: Gypsy ($1,818,235, with press comps keeping the number down); and Sunset Blvd.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
17 Dec. 2024
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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
Verb
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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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Leading the newcomers to the Paris schedule is Alaïa, who will show on March 4 at 7 p.m., after previously showing at the cusp between men’s and couture weeks.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
3 Feb. 2025
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And people born on the cusp of one generation or the other like to debate their affiliation.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 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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His unreliable perimeter shot means defenders sag off him, clogging driving lanes and forcing him to rely more on his quickness to generate opportunities.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Photo : Ian Alexander Nelson/Jump Visuals A den with outdoor access adjoins the primary bedroom.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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The interiors are a treat no matter what time of day, though: The living room has a sectional made for movie nights and stargazing, the dining table seats eight, and a soaking tub adjoins the primary bedroom.—
Dan Q. Dao,
Architectural Digest,
8 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Target – whose RSI is 16.8 – lost about 9% this week, touching a 52-week low on Friday and bringing its year-to-date decline to nearly 23%.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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The guest room design is sleek, modern, and heavily influenced by Galán's original work, blending art deco touches with Andaz's signature pink embellishments.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
15 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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“Verge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verge. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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