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as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the southern verge of the national park
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as in to border
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Recent Examples of verge
Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2024
The way that Eric fumbles his way toward retribution is right on the verge of funny — at one point, he gets run over by a truck — but The Crow can’t bring itself to display a sense of humor.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2024
Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024
Timbaland, 52, became one of the defining beatmakers for the 1990s and 2000s by pushing acts like Missy Elliott, Aaliyah, Ginuwine, and Justin Timberlake into spaces that were at once undeniable pop and verging on the avant-garde.
—Paul Thompson, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Some nearby audience members seemed moved to the verge of tears, their hands covering their mouths or heads nodding emphatically.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2024
The way that Eric fumbles his way toward retribution is right on the verge of funny — at one point, he gets run over by a truck — but The Crow can’t bring itself to display a sense of humor.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2024
Verb
However, since the state unveiled the materials this summer, educators, parents and advocacy groups have raised alarm about the inclusion of Bible stories over concerns the materials verge on proselytizing.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024
Timbaland, 52, became one of the defining beatmakers for the 1990s and 2000s by pushing acts like Missy Elliott, Aaliyah, Ginuwine, and Justin Timberlake into spaces that were at once undeniable pop and verging on the avant-garde.
—Paul Thompson, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verge
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Engram had a renaissance year in 2023 amassing 963 yards in all 17 games, but the Jaguars fell just short of the playoff brink.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The boardwalk will replace the steps that lead to the viewing platform at the waterfall's brink, with benches installed along the way, said Kevin Dennis, Tahquamenon Falls State Park supervisor in the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' Parks and Recreation Division.Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 9 Oct. 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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More:The more the merrier: Trump invites Ukraine's Zelenskyy to attend his inauguration GPS jamming Some were reportedly shot down in closed air space over regions bordering Ukraine, including the Sea of Azov.Nailia Bagirova, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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Sirens were also reported in the Russian city of Taganrog, located in Rostov, which borders Ukraine, local authorities said in a post to Telegram.Lena Medvedeva, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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This year, an abundance of mainstream holiday books feature diverse LGBTQ+ people just on the cusp of falling in love before New Year’s.Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
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While Egypt is not on the cusp of a replay of the popular uprisings that brought down the Mubarak regime in 2011, its economic and political weaknesses will certainly undermine governance and may eventually threaten its stability.Michael Wahid Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 26 Nov. 2024
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Especially with some of the bench struggles the Thunder has seen of late, Mitchell’s playmaking and perimeter shooting have been valuable.Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Caruso, the 30-year old who has long been considered one of the best perimeter defenders in the game, was traded from the Chicago Bulls to the Thunder last summer in exchange for Josh Giddey.David Aldridge, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Subway sandwich shop site on Hwy 41A features a drive thru and adjoining tenant space Patel currently leases out to Great Clips, a national hair salon chain.Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Another speed bump involves negotiating with URA for concessions under the latter’s Strategic Development Incentive Scheme, which is aimed at getting landlords to redevelop adjoining older properties primarily in the central business district and Orchard Road areas.Kevin Lim, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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Oftentimes, prompts might touch on sensitive topics, and an LLM should try to make as impartial an answer as possible.Margarita Simonova, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The other guy touched the ball first, and there was a contact.Elias Burke, The Athletic, 27 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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“Verge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verge. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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