edges 1 of 2

noun

plural of edge
1
as in perimeters
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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Relevance

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2
as in advantages
the more favorable condition or position in a competition my big feet give me something of an edge in swimming

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3
as in verges
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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edges

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of edge
1
as in sharpens
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 borders
to serve as a border for pavement edging the flower bed

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Recent Examples of edges
Noun
Fold the foil in half, then fold up the edges to make 2-inch-high sides. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026 Vacuum the rug, being careful to avoid edges and frayed areas. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 This creates a massive traffic jam for lithium ions, which are forced to travel long, winding detours around the edges of the plates just to cross the electrode. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026 Rodent droppings were found in corners and edges behind the stove and flattop, next to the walk-in cooler and in the right corner wall from the establishment’s entrance. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 The large complex is built in traditional Qatari style desert architecture, with flat roofs, high ceilings, straight edges and simple structures. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026 Authorities appeared concerned about the dangers of having a large crowd alongside the procession, with officials on loudspeakers urging the public to walk slowly, not to push and to stay to the edges of the street. — Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Authorities appeared concerned about the dangers of having a large crowd alongside the procession, with officials on loudspeakers urging the public to walk slowly, not to push and to stay to the edges of the street. — ABC News, 5 July 2026 That year, as Fredriksen explains, a flock of them took up residence in Palm Beach County’s Stormwater Treatment Area 2 (STA-2), some 80 miles north of their traditional grounds in the Keys and the southern edges of the Everglades. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 July 2026
Verb
Ready in just 30 minutes, this skillet cookie stars a molten center and crispy edges thanks to being baked a cast-iron skillet. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026 Northgate edges Case Grande in baseball semifinal, shuts out Salesian to advance to softball final. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 28 May 2026 Palm Beach edges Florida via head-to-head results for 3rd, as does Bay Area over Carolina for 5th. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 When his former lover returns under the pretense of old affection and his wife edges toward betrayal, Owen resolves to write, direct, and star in a new production of his own. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 May 2026 As certification edges closer, some investors are getting impatient. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026 General Daily Insight for June 22, 2026 Early hours stir fog, evening firms edges. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026 Otto Aerospace’s Phatnom 3500 edges closer to liftoff Otto Aerospace first announced the Phantom 3500 last year, a windowless jet that replaces traditional porthole windows with panoramic screens that provide views via a live camera feed. — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026 Rather, Robin edges toward a kind of moral salvation by becoming a mentor to Margaret (Faith Delaney, Here), a troubled little girl whose father was killed in the battle, and the young Arthur (Hamnet‘s Noah Jupe), out for revenge and suffering from an injury that cost him an eye. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edges
  1. perimeters
  2. advantages
  3. verges
  4. sharpens
  5. borders
  6. boundaries
  7. brinks
  8. grinds
Noun
  • Security teams were designed around human identities and network perimeters.
    — Ofer Klein, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The agency said the attackers had allegedly plotted to use drones to cause explosions in buildings surrounding the event, force an evacuation toward a sniper team, and then breach the White House perimeters.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 22 June 2026
Definition of perimeters
Noun
  • Good luck with that message in flyover country when the revolutionaries don’t enjoy the advantages of light-turnout primaries.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Team Mexico will certainly enjoy some home field advantages with the altitude and its fans.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of advantages
Noun
  • Still, sometimes the songs feel like they’re trapped in amber, with emotion muted and songwriting that verges on repetitive.
    — Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
  • These ideas are big and ripe for the picking, but James’ interest in delivering a full meal verges on overstuffed.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
Definition of verges
Verb
  • Put another way, salt sharpens the tomato-y-ness of a tomato.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • That outside passion sharpens judgment in ways coaching alone can’t.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of sharpens
Verb
  • Lithuania, which borders the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, has been one of Ukraine's staunchest allies during Russian President Vladimir Putin's more than four-year conflict with Kyiv, providing extensive military equipment and financial support.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • Sistan-Baluchistan, which borders Pakistan and Afghanistan, has long seen clashes between security forces, insurgents and drug smugglers.
    — Alex Sundby, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of borders
Noun
  • Some disappointed fans lingered near the barricades and boundaries police had set up and were enforcing.
    — Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 4 July 2026
  • Money, trust, emotional boundaries or an obligation could demand more of your attention today.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of boundaries
Noun
  • The pandemic brought many of us to similar brinks.
    — Eric Olson September 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Definition of brinks
Verb
  • The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 June 2026
  • With a range of 50 to 300 kilometers, the drones, all made in Ukraine, are designed to throttle the Russian army’s logistics – adding a new dimension of strikes to Ukraine’s strategy as the war grinds through its fifth year.
    — Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
Definition of grinds

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