as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
soldiers guarding the perimeter of the camp
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Recent Examples of perimeter
Regarding the latest build up, Taiwan's Lt. Gen. Hsieh Jih-sheng said China’s navy is creating two walls — one at Taiwan's perimeter and another outside the first island chain, which extends south from Japan and through Taiwan to the Philippines.
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
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—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
And their center might be the most dangerous perimeter threat in the game.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
Every evening through the long months of the dry season – typically between May and October -- children gather along the park perimeter to watch the daily exodus of wildlife crossing into town in search of food.
—Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
Related Articles Warriors without best perimeter defender for Timberwolves rematch
Draymond Green accepts bench role to help Warriors elevate Kuminga
Curry, Green return but Warriors flattened by relentless Timberwolves
Hield, who was mired in a month-long slump, tied the game with another 3.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
And their center might be the most dangerous perimeter threat in the game.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
Every evening through the long months of the dry season – typically between May and October -- children gather along the park perimeter to watch the daily exodus of wildlife crossing into town in search of food.
—Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perimeter
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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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Buy a sturdy stand that can fit the circumference of your tree and support the heavy branches of a quality tree. 4.Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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One extreme athlete this year ran the circumference of the sea wearing a full-face gas mask to raise awareness of its plight.Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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But as the boundaries between B2B and B2C have blurred, especially after the pandemic, when personal and professional browsing habits converged, those avenues might not be the only or even optimal path to getting one's message to the people who need it.Cheryl Ragland, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Although your attention and focus are on home and family, the influence of Neptune in your relationship sector could blur the boundaries between you and a significant other.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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On his first day in office, he is expected to sign a series of executive orders prioritizing mass deportations and bolstering border security.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Here’s what Trump has proposed: 25% tariffs on all goods coming from Mexico and Canada, to stop the flow of fentanyl and migrants across the U.S. borders.DeArbea Walker, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Aerin, $136 Presented in a blue marbleized pot and gold edging, this candle from Aerin is a crowdpleaser and able to elevate any home space.Emma Sandler, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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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
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Of Portis’ 21 shots, nine came from behind the arc, and five were at the rim.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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With 8:46 left in the second quarter, Claxton, 25, was driving to the rim in transition when he was intentionally fouled by Kelly Olynyk near the top of the key.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Positioned on the periphery of the week’s many art fairs, these companies used art’s intersection with culture and commerce to advance their marketing narratives.Lilian Raji, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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If Skarsgård doesn’t make the same impression as Max Schreck, that’s largely because Eggers’ adaptation doesn’t give him much of a chance to emerge from the periphery.David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perimeter. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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