How to Use perimeter in a Sentence

perimeter

noun

• He scored from the perimeter.
• The bricks rained down from the perimeter in the second half.
  — Wilson Moore, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2022
• Buell added two perimeter strikes en route to three goals.
  — Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 11 Feb. 2024
• Dispose of the wasp nest in a sealed garbage bag and keep it away from your home’s perimeter.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2024
• The new scar was inside the defensive walls—and right on the town’s perimeter.
  — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2024
• David DeJulius was fouled on the perimeter as the half expired and canned all of his free throws to give the Bearcats the 17-point edge.
  — Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 6 Jan. 2023
• The timing of when to make passes, when to get downhill and attack the rim and when to make the pass out of the perimeter.
  — Khobi Price, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Oct. 2022
• Police set up a perimeter around the home, and two men came out but Imlach did not, the charges said.
  — Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 17 May 2023
• Olmsted Falls shot just 31% from the field in the first half but stayed in the game thanks to its perimeter shooting.
  — Shelby Dermer, The Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2023
• There should be some good battles on the perimeter as the Pro Bowl talents lock up.
  — Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2022
• As the tempo rose, a perimeter of cellphone screens formed around them.
  — Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023
• That was the first breach of the restricted perimeter, the FBI said in the criminal complaints.
  — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2024
• Officers set a perimeter and a K9 arrived on scene to track the man.
  — Zach Mentz, cleveland, 21 July 2023
• But this time, look down and make sure there is a clear perimeter around the base of the building and up six inches from the siding.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 30 June 2023
• The Beavers struggled from the perimeter, hitting only 2 of 13 from three-point range.
  — oregonlive, 19 Nov. 2022
• Xavier will need to be diligent in defending Eastmond and the rest of the Lions on the perimeter.
  — Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2022
• Even if her shots aren’t falling, Mabrey’s role as a perimeter shooter is key to the offense.
  — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023
• More officers arrived on the scene and set up a perimeter.
  — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2023
• Even the translucent, floor-length curtains around the dining room’s perimeter fall in gauzy waves.
  — Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 23 Sep. 2022
• Authorities set a perimeter and called in the bomb squad.
  — Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2024
• Sparks flew again when Biggs asked Cheatle about the event perimeter.
  — Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 23 July 2024
• Hot, dry weather may cause fuels within the fire perimeter to smoke and burn.
  — Julianna O'Clair, The Denver Post, 7 July 2024
• The 6-5 guard appears to be growing into the go-to perimeter scorer the Bulldogs need.
  — Akeem Glaspie, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Nov. 2022
• Paint, plants, and a few accessories can go a long way in sprucing up your home's perimeter.
  — Kelly Roberson, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2024
• Skinner can score from off the dribble, along with flexing a strong perimeter game.
  — Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2022
• Within five minutes, police set up a perimeter around the area.
  — Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2023
• The first half played out in five acts: — Duquesne’s swarming perimeter defense held the Cougars without a point for five minutes.
  — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
• Etienne hit the perimeter, made the lone cornerback miss and booked it 25 yards for a first down, putting the Jaguars at the 16-yard line for a game-winning field goal.
  — Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2023
• Officers set up a perimeter and found a man inside the bar who matched the description of the armed suspect.
  — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Nov. 2024
• The resort enjoys three har-tru and two hard courts, all flanked by dreamy cliffside villas, swaying palm trees, and banana bunches hanging heavy over the courts’ perimeters.
  — Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 15 Dec 2024