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noun

ˈej How to pronounce edge (audio)
Definition of edgenext
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as in bite
a harsh or sharp quality the teacher's voice had a sarcastic edge as she welcomed the tardy student to class

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2
as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something the design along the edge of the plate is badly worn

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as in advantage
the more favorable condition or position in a competition my big feet give me something of an edge in swimming

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as in efficacy
the power to produce a desired result the utter lack of enforcement provisions totally blunts the edge of the law

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as in brink
an interval of time just before the onset of something the nation's economy was on the edge of collapse when the Federal Reserve took exceptionally bold action

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edge

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verb

1
as in to sharpen
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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2
as in to border
to serve as a border for pavement edging the flower bed

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Recent Examples of edge
Noun
Senior linebacker Boen Phelps was a big part of that effort, tying fifth-year edge Jayden Virgin-Morgan with six total tackles. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026 Anyone who has worked at a fast-growing company at the edge of technology knows that obligations, circumstances and products change daily. — Daniel Kjellén, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
Among the biggest positions of concern entering the season — cornerback, edge rusher and wide receiver — the one that hasn’t shown much promise is edge rusher. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 Caterpillar also edged down about 2%, while Goldman Sachs lost more than 1%, adding pressure to the 30-stock index. — Hugh Leask,lee Ying Shan,tobias Burns, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for edge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edge
  1. bite
  2. perimeter
  3. advantage
  4. efficacy
  5. brink
  6. sharpen
  7. border
  8. bitterness
Noun
  • Shamonda virus is spread by bites from a type of fly called a midge.
    — Amanda Erickson, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Eleven people remain missing after an 89-hour search; several survivors suffered injuries consistent with shark bites.
    — Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of bite
Noun
  • The southern tip of East Potomac Park, known as Hains Point, is beloved by cyclists, runners, picnickers and birders for its waterfront views, cherry trees and Ohio Drive, the scenic three-mile loop around its perimeter.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Next, save 33% on the Tapo MagCam 2K+ (C425) Outdoor Security Camera, securing your perimeter with 100% wire-free magnetic installation and 300-day battery life.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of perimeter
Noun
  • Though 57% of voters say the Democratic Party does not have a clear vision for the future, Republicans hold no advantage in this category either, according to a CBS News poll released on Sunday.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Joe Burrow gives the Bengals the quarterback advantage, and the extra preparation strengthens their case.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of advantage
Noun
  • Huynh described the phase 3 results as clinically meaningful and likely to support regulatory approval, but said the primary efficacy result landed at the low end of investor expectations.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • While that efficacy doesn’t match the performance of a rival drug from Roche, Novartis’ treatment has a cleaner safety profile that could give it a shot at being competitive in the market.
    — Andrew Joseph, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of efficacy
Noun
  • If foods or liquids within the main refrigerator compartment are showing signs of frost or freezing, this is a sign that your fridge could be at its brink.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Keegan later moved into management, revitalizing Newcastle ​United and taking ​the club to ⁠the brink of the Premier League title in the mid-1990s before enduring a more difficult spell as England manager.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of brink
Verb
  • Anxiety knocks people off autopilot, sharpens attention and sends them looking for new information.
    — Monique Mitchell Turner, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026
  • If this more potent engine wasn’t enough, the 2027 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 bristles with fresh technology and engineering enhancements to sharpen its driving dynamics.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of sharpen
Verb
  • An ocean bordered by dozens of countries would be far harder to rename than a gulf or a lake.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The name of the restaurant refers to the enormous river/estuary bordering Argentina.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of border
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  • But few, if any, can match the tradition, scale, and bitterness of the yearly clash between Alabama and Tennessee on the third Saturday in October.
    — Austin Evans, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Written with a reporter’s sharp eye for detail and a remarkable lack of anger or bitterness, this is a compelling story of courage and grace.
    — Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026
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“Edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edge. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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