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noun

ˈfrinj How to pronounce fringe (audio)
Definition of fringenext
as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something was on the fringes of the crowd and couldn't see the speaker

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fringe

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verb

1
as in to join
to be adjacent to the orchestral pit fringed the edge of the stage

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2
as in to border
to serve as a border for neat rows of red brick fringe the estate's flower beds

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Recent Examples of fringe
Noun
After Dark honors fringe cinema in the streaming age with midnight movies from any moment in film history. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 July 2026 Soccer, once a fringe sport, has grown by magnitudes since the last time a men’s World Cup was hosted here in 1994. — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Verb
In addition to fringe researchers and experts, Senators Kirsten Gillibrand of New York and Mike Rounds of South Dakota are both planning to speak. — Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 19 June 2026 Sustainability is a priority at Sal Salis, with the 16 eco-luxury safari tents designed for minimal impact, just metres from the largest fringing reef in the world, its barefoot luxury as nature intended. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fringe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fringe
  1. edge
  2. join
  3. border
  4. perimeter
  5. touch
  6. edging
  7. flank
  8. boundary
Noun
  • The Detroit pizza features the style’s signature crown of crispy cheese around the edges, and a blanket of brick cheese.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Both the scalloped edges and adorable blue gingham print made this a top pick for me.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of edge
Verb
  • Actress Mariska Hargitay, who joined Swift courtside at Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, appears to have one notable gap in her Broadway schedule.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Carr may be joining the Lakers at the exact right moment as the team — with the investment and guidance from big brother organization the Dodgers — will expand weight room, treatment and sports science resources in its facility.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of join
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  • In the southern Russian city of Krasnodar, which borders Crimea, another video shows a man filling up a container in the back of his car while two women berate him for breaking the rules.
    — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The western zone was bordered to the north by County Road J, to the south by County Road S, to the west by Cahone and to the east by the Bradfield area.
    — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
Definition of border
Noun
  • Catalan Fire Service head of operations Eduard Martinez said the blaze had a perimeter of 25 miles and firefighters may not be able to bring it under control on Sunday, EFE said.
    — Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The Waseca County Honor Guard carried the flag out of the fairgrounds hall, and with about 35 volunteers around its perimeter, the red, white and blue was fully unfurled in all its glory for the first time in decades.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of perimeter
Verb
  • Everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and magic.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Bake until top springs back when lightly touched, 40 to 45 minutes.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Definition of touch
Noun
  • Install Landscape Edging Plastic, steel, wood, brick, or stone garden edging creates a physical barrier that blocks underground grass roots and keeps them from spreading among your flower beds.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
  • The organic edging and modern handles create a sleek, sophisticated finish.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Definition of edging
Verb
  • Photos of the room show headpieces on ledges flanking the fireplace about 6 feet off the floor.
    — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • The company has mostly neutral ratings, flanked by bears and bulls.
    — Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of flank
Noun
  • If the boundary between them is compromised, the church too will become coercive.
    — Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • The root ball boundary or the outer edge of the soil-and-root mass typically extends from the main stem to just beyond the edge of the foliage.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
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