as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
was on the fringes of the crowd and couldn't see the speaker
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as in to join
to be adjacent to
the orchestral pit fringed the edge of the stage
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
neat rows of red brick fringe the estate's flower beds
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Recent Examples of fringe
Nick Corasaniti, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
These include the notion that women are responsible when the victim of a rape attack; that men are the protectors of women, who should be subservient; and that men are frequently victims of false rape claims, among other fringe beliefs he’s publicly espoused.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Sail on to Tobacco Caye, a charming five-acre coral island fringed with palm trees.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Nevertheless, Steven Rogers, an expert on state politics at Saint Louis University, in Missouri, said politicians who edged closer to the political fringes were less likely to face primary challenges.
—Nick Corasaniti, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
These include the notion that women are responsible when the victim of a rape attack; that men are the protectors of women, who should be subservient; and that men are frequently victims of false rape claims, among other fringe beliefs he’s publicly espoused.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
Verb
Included are offbeat, rickety sculptures from Sebastian Bruno-Harris, fringed and beaded textile landscapes by Chelsea Bighorn, unrecognizable flying objects courtesy Hai-Wen Lin, and many other surprises.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Sail on to Tobacco Caye, a charming five-acre coral island fringed with palm trees.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fringe
Noun
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Each slice has irresistibly crispy, caramelized cheese edges that contrast with its soft, chewy center.—
Chrissy Suttles,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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This is important because the solar wind ricochets around the bubble our solar system sits within, known as the heliosphere; the edges of that bubble represent the barrier between our cosmic neighborhood and the rest of the universe.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The officials were also worried about whether Ukraine joining NATO would be on the table in negotiations.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Their most recent public feud occurred when Sami joined OnlyFans in 2022 soon after her 18th birthday.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The next morning, Storer drove to Altadena—an area bordering Eaton Canyon that’s long been a haven for middle-class Black families and has recently attracted the young and upwardly mobile—to help another friend evacuate and hose down her home.—
Hannah Goldfield,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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One of Atlanta's prettiest parks and a Downtown street bordering City Hall are being renamed in honor of Atlanta's first woman mayor.—
Thomas Wheatley,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Bucks don’t have a perimeter stopper who can handle the toughest defensive assignments, meaning Lillard’s weaknesses are being magnified.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Eagles continued their three-point efficiency in the third quarter, showing an elite ability to convert through a tight North Crowley perimeter defense.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Molloy said Wednesday that people who find debris in their yards should not touch it.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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In the footage, which is circulating on social media, a man is seen touching the fish and attempting to put the animal back in the water.—
Jessica Botelho,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Skis designed for advanced and expert skiers tend to contain heavier materials like metal and reinforced sidewalls for enhanced stability at speed, better energy transfer, and more precise edging performance.—
Jenny Wiegand,
Outside Online,
20 Dec. 2024
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Repeat and Rebuild During each edging session, practice pausing and resuming multiple times.—
Suzannah Weiss,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The queue leading down into the theater weaves through the roots of the Tree of Life, and the carvings continue to be stunning (and sometimes flanked by waterfalls).—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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The appeal of chunky acetate frames continued to rule the collections, flanked by novelty combinations of acetate and metal accents, green lenses and a focus on functionality.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Your Quest will guide you through the process of setting up your boundary.—
Brad Bourque,
WIRED,
22 Feb. 2025
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London Fashion Week’s Unique Energy Across brands—from emerging talent to established luxury household names— the tendency to push boundaries and find new ways of expression is ever-present at London’s Fashion Week.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Fringe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fringe. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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