as in frontier
located at or near a border
a borderline region that is claimed by both countries
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as in almost
very close to but not completely
your answer was borderline rude, so I would advise you to be more diplomatic in the future
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as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the actual borderline separating the two properties is now being disputed
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Recent Examples of borderline
Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2022
Springs’ slider is a viable third offering, a borderline average pitch, but when your top two offerings are doing work, average is just fine.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Oct. 2019
Both teams came out hitting to start Game 2 and the intensity jumped another level after McNabb’s borderline hit on Kuznetsov.
—Adam Candee, Detroit Free Press, 30 May 2018
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Adjective
After some highly amusing, borderline classic sketches, this does not quite hold up as much.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2022
Springs’ slider is a viable third offering, a borderline average pitch, but when your top two offerings are doing work, average is just fine.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
Adverb
Fringe-y/borderline/ticking-time-bomb people are always out there and probably have active imaginations that go way beyond what sometimes pops up in movies.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Oct. 2019
Both teams came out hitting to start Game 2 and the intensity jumped another level after McNabb’s borderline hit on Kuznetsov.
—Adam Candee, Detroit Free Press, 30 May 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for borderline
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Off stage, his personality is unassuming and his appearance is almost timid.Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2024
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My beloved, almost 10-year-old daughter is a proud member of Gen Alpha.Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 29 Dec. 2024
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In contrast, Venus-like planets on the inner edge of extrasolar habitable zones are thought to have what is known as stagnant lid geophysics in which there is no systematic carbon recycling of the planet’s atmosphere.Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Outlook: The Gators’ depth on the edge dwindles with the exits of Pyburn and Searcy.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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When Sony revealed the PlayStation 5 Pro a few months ago, some wondered just how many people would be willing to spend $700 for a marginal upgrade to the already quite powerful graphical performance of the PS5.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 18 Dec. 2024
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If the installment route is chosen, their annual payments of around $27.5 million could go down to $17.3 million, if a 37% federal marginal rate is applied.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Hollywood quickly became flooded with cars, creating traffic gridlock and an acute lack of parking that left the business district struggling practically from Day One.Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Jake has called out McGregor after practically every one of his victories in the boxing ring.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Instead of relying on a single perimeter defense (like a traditional VPN), Zero Trust requires continuous verification of all users and devices – which ultimately enhances security.Gene Marks, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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In what has been a season rapidly trending in a disappointing direction, one of the few things the Golden State Warriors have been able to rely upon is Andrew Wiggins’ steady perimeter defense.Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this month, Syrian President Bashar Assad was ousted after nearly 25 years in power.Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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In the latest data, 72% of recipients came from India, with the second most common country of origin being China, with nearly 12% of recipients.Doug Melville, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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While the wall remains a focal point in immigration discourse, tunnels like the one uncovered in the city of San Luis Rio Colorado in Mexico, which abuts the U.S. border, show how traffickers adapt to bypass barriers.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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For the last time before the New Year, the stunning colors of the aurora borealis might be visible for those who live in the northern border of America.Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
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The 2024 elections are widely considered to have been run fairly by the majority of both major political parties.Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 Jan. 2025
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That's a fairly small savings for middle-class residents, according to local news outlet IPB News, which estimates the reduction will result in a tax cut of $33 for a worker earning $65,000 a year.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Borderline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borderline. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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