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
With confetti colors and an appealing blocky design (buffered by rounded edges), these statement pieces are easy to clean and light enough to be moved from playroom to patio without a hitch. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Aug. 2026 This pre-seasoned, ¼ inch thick steel heat extremely evenly with minimal disparity between the center and edges. — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 The skillet will be quite full, with the edges of the wrappers touching or slightly overlapping. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Since the set-aside edges had nothing to do with the pool, they could be analyzed independently. — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 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 Ragged, jagged or fluffy edges point to a Bristol Type 6 stool, meaning waste moved through the colon too fast for water to be absorbed properly. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Bake 11 to 13 minutes, till surface is set and edges are just beginning to color. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 The bacon is cooked until deeply caramelized, with crisp, smoky edges surrounding a rich and tender center, then finished with local Arizona honey for a delicate touch of sweetness. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
Aspen/alder edges with an understory of hazelbrush are prime Michigan locations. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 The movie doesn’t shy away from letting Tony make mistakes—at times, the character edges toward outright villainy—and Banderas animates Chef with a contrasting moral clarity whose force feels almost physical. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026 Cameras and laser-ranging sensors on the servicer offer clues, and data from those readings can provide an estimate of how the satellite is moving before the servicer edges close enough to touch. — Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Conversation, 22 July 2026 Past the Army and the Navy, the Florida Department of Corrections, Sherwin-Williams Paints and assorted local police departments, Drummond edges into line at a table advertising cybersecurity certification programs. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 14 July 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 General Daily Insight for June 22, 2026 Early hours stir fog, evening firms edges. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026 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 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
  • The map above shows the evacuation areas in red and the approximate fire perimeters as a black line.
    — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Bill Scott, chief of Metro’s in-house police force, said security perimeters have not yet been set for SoFi and other 2028 venues.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of perimeters
Noun
  • Drone teams have several advantages over the artillery systems and armored vehicles traditionally used to deliver fires.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • If the upcoming tests continue to validate the design, the 24-round reusable pod could become one of JR3’s biggest advantages.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of advantages
Noun
  • The bar’s aesthetic verges on Brutalist, with walls made of concrete blocks, uniform round tables, and stone chairs affixed to the floor, but its offerings are a more conventional list of classic cocktails, including Spritzes and Negronis.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 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
Definition of verges
Verb
  • Experience in commercial roles often sharpens a leader’s focus on value proposition—truly understanding what differentiates an offering and why a customer would choose it.
    — Andy Watts, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Blind, which follows a writer whose loss of sight sharpens her creative imagination, premiered in Sundance and Berlin.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sharpens
Verb
  • Hamas is the terrorist organization that controls Gaza, which borders Israel.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The Mexican navy searched a vast area of the Pacific Ocean by sea and air, eventually finding the two men floating in a large fishing cooler about 150 miles off the coast of Chiapas, a southern state in Mexico that borders Guatemala.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of borders
Noun
  • Yet even as his tenure enters its countdown, Duffy continues to lead a critical fight over the regulatory boundaries of derivatives markets.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The boundaries were first tested by radio stations, with LBC and TalkRadio featuring more political presenters, including politicians.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 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
  • Today, the company has a staff of about 35 and roasts, winnows, and grinds chocolate from scratch at its factory in Somerville.
    — Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Aug. 2026
  • That dust grinds at the wheel bearings and works past the seals.
    — Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of grinds

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“Edges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edges. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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