fringes 1 of 2

noun

plural of fringe
as in edges
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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fringes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fringe
1
as in adjoins
to be adjacent to the orchestral pit fringed the edge of the stage

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

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Recent Examples of fringes
Noun
The Never Trumpers have been pushed to the fringes of the party. — NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026 Finally, the next season, Karlsson was shuffled frequently between Abbotsford and Vancouver and resided at the fringes of the NHL lineup. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Horse-race headlines paint a picture of both parties’ voters moving toward the ideological fringes. — Nick Troiano, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2026 The Gators could drift toward the fringes of being ranked with the right choice, an 8-4 campaign sparking hope in Gainesville once more. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 Now, amid the harsh reality of NBA life for those on the fringes, Thompson is off to the security of a contract in Serbia, to play in the EuroLeague. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026 Their determination goes beyond willpower and touches the fringes of deeper grace. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026 Indeed, both candidates prefer the hard work of actually governing over performative posturing, modeling a deliberate rejection of the political fringes. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026 Extreme fringes of the manosphere have also praised violent attacks against women. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
Still, Nay Palad is also actively involved in the protection and post-typhoon regeneration of the sprawling mangrove system that fringes the property on one side. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026 On Israel, which fringes on both the Left and the Right have increasingly abandoned, Gallego questioned those who want to defund defensive support to the Middle Eastern nation. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fringes
  1. edges
  2. adjoins
  3. borders
  4. perimeters
  5. joins
  6. bounds
  7. boundaries
  8. flanks
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
Definition of edges
Verb
  • Nearby, a dining area topped with a Noguchi light fixture adjoins a sleek matte black and brass-accented kitchen, which has an expansive island that seats five, integrated appliances, and a walk-in pantry.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Grab Afternoon Tea Stop into Heritage Bakery & Cafe, a cozy spot that adjoins Harrisonburg’s welcome center, to delight in whimsical refreshments served on delicate china.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjoins
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
  • 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
Verb
  • Siân Brooke joins a returning cast that also includes Adrian Lester, Alex Jennings and Danny Sapani.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The 12-episode series – produced by Studio Dragon and released as a TVING original on CJ ENM‘s Korean streaming platform – follows Kang Seong-jae, played by Park Ji-hoon, a young man who joins the military to escape a difficult reality.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of joins
Verb
  • With the sprightly energy of a schoolboy, Jean-Paul Doron bounds into an empty creek, his red suede shoes scraping pale rocks.
    — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Over a century later, the Himalayan blackberry has spread far beyond the modest backyard bounds its importers envisioned, opting instead to take over indiscriminately and displace the native trailing blackberry (Rubus ursinus) in the process.
    — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2026
Definition of bounds
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
Verb
  • After a long winter, the vibrant green of new foliage flanks the road and, in parts, creates a canopy in the summer.
    — Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 9 July 2026
  • This short out-and-back route is the perfect recovery run, with relatively flat terrain that flanks the river.
    — Kristine Thomason, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of flanks

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“Fringes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fringes. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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