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

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Recent Examples of edge
Noun
Winner of the Best Actress prize at Sarajevo after premiering in the Berlinale’s Perspectives section, the film has a bleak, unflinching gaze that sometimes skims the edges of shock-value miserablism. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026 The gap was too wide, and engineers adjusted the system itself because every edge case mattered. — Lutz Finger, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
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Byrd might have a path to the 53-man roster after edge rusher Dylan Horton reportedly suffered a torn Achilles in practice Monday. — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 In the painting, this loaf of bread is carefully laid on her lap over a towel edged with blue stripes. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 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
  • The lawsuit further alleged that Trader Joe’s put its crustless PB&Js peanut in packaging that too closely resembled the coloring of an Uncrustables box and featured a similar photograph of a sandwich with a bite taken out of one side.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Throughout the night, creatives grazed on light bites from Goop Kitchen—the teriyaki salmon hand rolls were a crowd favorite—and bopped to the tunes from DJ Mariko.
    — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of bite
Noun
  • The tech behind the GEN8 0311P irons includes dual perimeter weighting that helps dial in shot-shape changes without altering lie or loft.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Tap the fire icon or perimeter outline to view current fire details.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of perimeter
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  • The Democrats are in their own civil war, which are giving Republicans an opportunity that historically gives them advantage in this election a problem.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Christian Cage took advantage with a low blow on Matt from behind.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of advantage
Noun
  • The protein building blocks can have anti-inflammatory and muscle-building properties – though studies and safety analyses of their benefits and efficacy as supplements or injections vary widely.
    — Cara Kelly, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • These second-generation antihistamines have similar efficacy, fewer undesirable side effects, and far less potential for abuse, according to the FDA.
    — Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of efficacy
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  • 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
  • These prescription stimulants can sharpen focus by prompting the brain to release more neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine, which play an important role in the body’s fight-or-flight response.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The Sun conjoins Mercury in Virgo and your 1st House of Self, sharpening your voice, presence, choices, and personal direction.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of sharpen
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  • The lake borders New York state and the Canadian province of Ontario.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Neighborhoods like Boyle Heights — which is over 90% Latino — are bordered by freeways, leading to poorer air quality, a 2017 UCLA study showed.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • This copper beauty serves up bold floral and citrus aromas, plus the signature IPA bitterness.
    — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Little united the Syrian rebels during the country’s civil war from 2011 to 2024 outside of their hatred of Assad, and Damascus has sought to cultivate this memory of bitterness to keep the country’s disparate groups together.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026
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“Edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edge. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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