1
as in to join
to be adjacent to
our land verges on a wildlife refuge
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2
as in to touch (on)
to come very close to being
a comment that verged on an insult
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verge (on)
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Engel died in 2019 at age 70. 08 of 09 Betty White as Sue Ann Nivens Betty White, already a TV star, joined The Mary Tyler Moore Show in the fourth season as Sue Ann Nivens, appearing after Harper’s Rhoda left.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025 -
Clothier said 20 to 30 judges across the state who heard about the car wash planned to join him and the shoplifters.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Matthew Golden may seem like a bit of reach given he often wasn't mocked in the first round before the combine, but taking the combine into consideration and more time leading up to the draft, he may be viewed as a clear first-round prospect by then.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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But another thing viewers seem to be honing in on is some of the very specific British slang words used in the series, like the word nonce.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
14 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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Inside, the 25,000-square-foot Harbor Yards Food Hall resembles an upscale airport concourse more than a resort amenity, complete with various food stalls under soaring ceilings.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
15 Mar. 2025
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The two-story residence at 1600 John Lafitte Drive (yes, streets here are named for pirates, real and fictional) resembles a modern take on Old Florida homes, a style sometimes called coastal contemporary.—
Mary Forgione,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The threat of regional war Alan Boswell, Horn of Africa Director at International Crisis Group, told NPR the war on the northern border in neighboring Sudan could also push South Sudan into deeper conflict.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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With its retractable roof, configurable seating and adaptable pitch – which will be stored in the neighboring mainland Chinese city of Shenzhen when not in use – the stadium can accommodate a wide range of sports and entertainment events.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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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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It was flanked by two large monitors, creating a triptych.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2025
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They were flanked by Tom Ford and Cameron Diaz, longtime friends of McCartney’s.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Kent Memorial Library Commission and the Board of Selectmen have been mired in controversy the last few years surrounding issues involving the LGBTQ+ community.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
20 Mar. 2025
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And the positivity surrounding it is annoying, including my own.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Verge (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verge%20%28on%29. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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