verges 1 of 2

noun

plural of verge
1
as in brinks
an interval of time just before the onset of something the suspect was on the verge of confessing when the officers realized that he hadn't been read his rights

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Relevance
2
as in edges
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something the southern verge of the national park

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verges

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of verge
as in borders

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Recent Examples of verges
Noun
The film takes a fun detour in the third act into what almost verges into horror territory. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025 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 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 The lineup of dishes and sauces and combos verges on overwhelming; they’re presented in a mix of typefaces and colors, and punctuated by herky-jerky photo animations—a waving hand holding a soft-serve twist, spidery fingers with brass nail extensions used in the traditional Thai dance Fawn Leb. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verges
  1. brinks
  2. edges
  3. borders
  4. thresholds
  5. perimeters
  6. adjoins
  7. boundaries
  8. touches
Noun
  • The pandemic brought many of us to similar brinks.
    — Eric Olson September 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Definition of brinks
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
  • 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
Definition of edges
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
  • First, confirm that your cart meets any minimum purchase thresholds required by the coupon.
    — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • The bank declined to respond to inquiries regarding whether PNC has thresholds for flagging large monetary transactions, especially wire transactions.
    — Ella Moore July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of thresholds
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
Verb
  • Flossmoor’s South Commuter Lot, which adjoins the village’s Metra station just steps from downtown, may be reimagined as a public park and community gathering space with the help of an Illinois Department of Natural Resources grant.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
  • An elevated dining area adjoins a marble and wood kitchen, which features custom rift-oak cabinetry, top-tier stainless-steel appliances, and an oversized island with an integrated breakfast bar.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Definition of adjoins
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
Verb
  • The lawsuit touches on a growing conversation over how companies are using technology, including AI, to push prices higher.
    — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • This creates a living blueprint of where sensitive information lives and who touches it.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of touches

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