as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the lace edging on the sleeves gives a blouse a pleasingly feminine look
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as in sharpening
to make sharp or sharper
if you edge the tip of that stick, it should be a fine skewer for roasting marshmallows
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as in bordering
to serve as a border for
pavement edging the flower bed
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Recent Examples of edging
The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Dec. 2024
Eckley chose the sleek Corten steel edging, and Fitzpatrick came up with the idea of tempering its modernity by continuing grass up the steps.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024
Metal garden edging is also one of the cheapest materials to use to create fine lines around your flower bed.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2024
Gold edgings and flatware tie them all together like a bow on a package.
—Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
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Noun
If your footwork repertoire involves pockets and micro edging, the La Sportiva Miura VS Climbing Shoe is among the best.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Dec. 2024
Eckley chose the sleek Corten steel edging, and Fitzpatrick came up with the idea of tempering its modernity by continuing grass up the steps.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024
Metal garden edging is also one of the cheapest materials to use to create fine lines around your flower bed.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2024
Gold edgings and flatware tie them all together like a bow on a package.
—Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edging
Noun
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During Vrabel’s early days in Tennessee, players would walk into team meetings on edge.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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The job market is always shifting, but staying adaptable gives you the edge.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Like many public-housing projects, the original Sumner Houses, built in the late 1950s, withdraw from the street, lurking behind a perimeter of pointless lawn.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
23 Jan. 2025
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Police blocked roads around the home to establish a perimeter and the Meridian Police Department’s Special Tactics Group team helped take the three suspects into custody.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Jan. 2025
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In a slow, grinding 3-2 Leafs win, Matthews carried the offensive load with a goal, a primary assist and flashes of dominant play reminiscent of his games last season.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Grindstones are thick disks of stone — often sandstone — used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing metal objects, or for milling grains into flour.—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Jan. 2025
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At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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Republicans, who already hold the votes necessary to confirm her, expressed confidence in her determination to lead border security and immigration enforcement.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Noem will be tasked with delivering on Trump’s favorite issue, border security.—
Associated Pess,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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Loop Road is a rural road in mainland Monroe County within the boundaries of Big Cypress National Preserve that is popular with freshwater anglers.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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Instead, the company anticipates the market’s needs, staying ahead of trends and continuously pushing boundaries.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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These methods include measuring waist circumference, determining the waist-to-hip ratio or using special equipment, such as a DEXA scan, which measures bone density, to figure out body fat percentage.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Adiposity can be determined by measuring a person’s waist circumference or taking body scans to measure fat mass, according to the researchers.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Edging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edging. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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