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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
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Even now, California is at the verge of not having enough power.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024
The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Near the beginning of the night, before Rateliff had boomed his way into every nook and cranny of the X, a couple of softer songs verged on feeling thin.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
With her top spy on the verge of going rouge, Mrs. Reed beckons Sam (Ben Whishaw), an assassin and old friend of Helen’s, back to London after a long hiatus and orders him to keep Helen and the organization safe.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Even now, California is at the verge of not having enough power.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024
Verb
Their epic battle of wills comes to verge on black comedy, but the widow’s simultaneous battle with her own mortality gives the novel an unexpected poignancy.
—The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Near the beginning of the night, before Rateliff had boomed his way into every nook and cranny of the X, a couple of softer songs verged on feeling thin.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verge
Noun
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Two productions teetered on the $2M brink: Gypsy ($1,818,235, with press comps keeping the number down); and Sunset Blvd.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
17 Dec. 2024
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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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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
Verb
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The move will trigger all federal agency maps, contracts and other documents to use the new name when referring to the Gulf, which borders roughly 1,700 miles of coast in each of the United States and Mexico.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Some lake-effect snow is possible in parts of New York State bordering the Great Lakes.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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The survey taken on the cusp of his inauguration shows both the potential and the landmines as Trump becomes the first president since Grover Cleveland to win the White House, lose his reelection bid and then rebound to win it again.—
Susan Page,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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The zodiac sign on the cusp of your seventh house (along with its planetary ruler) can tell you more about your relationship dynamics and the kind of energy that best aligns with your style of commitment.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
28 Dec. 2024
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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
Verb
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The adjoining walk-in closet is decked out with gray-hued cabinetry.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2024
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Punto Dos Studio, Andrés Villota The lodge's floorplan comprises an outdoor terrace that replaces the traditional living room, which is adjoined by a net balcony that is suspended above the forest floor.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Any woman who has been inappropriately touched in the workplace will recognize Ms. Lively’s discomfort.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The police chief touched the gun and his wife’s body shortly after the shot was fired.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Repeat and Rebuild During each edging session, practice pausing and resuming multiple times.—
Suzannah Weiss,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Those still working on their edging skills can trust this ski to hold on hard snow, and those ready to dip a toe off-piste will be encouraged by the Santa Ana 87’s mix of stability in variable conditions and agility in mixed terrain.—
Jenny Wiegand,
Outside Online,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Verge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verge. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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