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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
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
As the Black community is on the verge of another natural hair movement, older women are finally entering the conversation and sharing their experiences.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 29 May 2026
Melissa Minton, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Shades that are distinctly different give more visual interest in a room and won't verge on clashing or too matchy-matchy.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The space company owned by Jeff Bezos appeared to be on the verge of turning a corner with the New Glenn rocket after years of delays and growing pains.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
As the Black community is on the verge of another natural hair movement, older women are finally entering the conversation and sharing their experiences.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 29 May 2026
Verb
But at the same time, a pergola doesn’t go overboard and verge into looking like an immutably permanent outdoor structure, like a gazebo sometimes can.
—Melissa Minton, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Shades that are distinctly different give more visual interest in a room and won't verge on clashing or too matchy-matchy.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verge
Noun
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The Timberwolves’ season, again, faces a brink.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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Most Americans have health insurance, but that doesn't ease fears of a medical emergency pushing them to the financial brink, a study shows.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The mattress on the bed was a little short and my bare feet hung off the edge, beyond the light white sheet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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All that was left of the snow was shoveled into melting mounds at the edges of intersections and crosswalks.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The move includes entry restrictions on non-citizens who have been in the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan, which borders both affected countries, in the previous 21 days, as well as screening and monitoring of people arriving from these countries.—
Jamie Gumbrecht,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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Hyde Park, where Muhammad was born, is the South Side neighborhood bordering the Obama Presidential Center opening this summer, another chance to introduce Mahari to a global audience.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Wall Street may be on the cusp of one of the most consequential initial public offering (IPO) waves in years.—
Marc Cooper,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Hello Sanctos entered the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ in 2015 on the cusp of history.—
Danielle Rossingh,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Cameras, livestreams and video recordings are also banned from inside the courtroom, and demonstrators must stay outside of a specific perimeter surrounding the courthouse.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Derek Dixon was an important pickup to give Arizona some perimeter shooting.—
CJ Moore
June 2,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Several suites are in the mix, including a Palace Roof Suite with swoon-worthy scenery from its waterfront terrace and a Bosphorus Palace Suite that can connect to adjoining rooms to create a three-bedroom royal residence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Rowbottom and Lindsey work side by side from adjoining desks in their lofted home office, a French bulldog named Jammy snoring between them.—
Mariella Rudi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Don’t go anywhere near them or touch any objects that are near them, including tree limbs.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
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The incidents involve teenage boys who alleged that a man, who was later revealed to be Moore, came into their rooms and touched them at night, according to court records.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Shorter varieties are perfect for the front of borders and edging paths and patios.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Asymmetrical scalloped edging, warm wood, and clean lines make this whimsical mirror an easy yes for a midimalist setup.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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“Verge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verge. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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