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as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the southern verge of the national park
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as in to border
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Recent Examples of verge
Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024
Shohei Ohtani slugs Dodgers to the verge of a division title
Gavin Lux rewards Dave Roberts’ patience with some key hits in Wednesday’s win
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—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
Some, of course, will find this style of writing off-putting and too rambling or the prose verging on purple, the narrative perhaps not story-driven enough.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Noun
East Coast port workers on verge of strike for first time in 47 years
The International Longshoremen's Association is gearing up for what could be the East Coast's first major port strike since 1977, when the United States' Atlantic ports were clotted up for seven weeks.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024
Shohei Ohtani slugs Dodgers to the verge of a division title
Gavin Lux rewards Dave Roberts’ patience with some key hits in Wednesday’s win
Dodgers box score
MLB scores
MLB standings
Enjoying this newsletter?
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
Verb
But for now, that prospect belongs in the realm of science fiction, and even there, dystopia is far more likely than anything verging on utopia.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
Some, of course, will find this style of writing off-putting and too rambling or the prose verging on purple, the narrative perhaps not story-driven enough.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verge
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The boardwalk will replace the steps that lead to the viewing platform at the waterfall's brink, with benches installed along the way, said Kevin Dennis, Tahquamenon Falls State Park supervisor in the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' Parks and Recreation Division.Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 9 Oct. 2024
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Reports New York Jets fire coach Robert Saleh after 2-3 start and apparent tension with Aaron Rodgers Luis Tiant, Cuban legend who pitched the Red Sox to the World Series brink, dies at 83 The Saints have struggled after a hot start to the season, however.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
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Greg Alder has had great success growing raspberries on the eastern edge of large trees.Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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Ribbons marked the edge of the area that will be logged.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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Among them are New Mexico, which borders Texas to the west, and Colorado, northwest of the state.Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The property, which is bordered by Bardstown Road, Beechwood Avenue, Baxter Avenue, and Rosewood Avenue, earned a 92/100 score in walkability, which is one of the highest in the state of Kentucky, according to the listing.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Our nation is at the cusp of a historic opportunity: Finally rebuilding the domestic steel industry, growing jobs, and nurturing stronger communities after decades of neglecting our critical supply chains.David McCall, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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But as interest rates are on cusp of dropping, the bank stock gold rush could be coming to an end.Michael del Castillo, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2024
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Users can see a developing fire on the map, represented by a glowing yellow dot well before its perimeter is reported to the NIFC.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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The White House had an additional security perimeter put in place due to the unrest following the killing of George Floyd in 2020.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Plans also call for a private development adjoining the market, although specific details were not discussed on Monday.Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2024
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Some shots flew into a next-door neighbor’s adjoining apartment.Dylan Lovan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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Being with those Colin touched, hearing their memories of him and sharing my own gave us all solace.Simone Talma Flowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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They weren't touched when part of I-794 was reconstructed from 2013 through 2016 — a $239 million project that included rebuilding the Hoan Bridge's concrete deck.Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Gold edgings and flatware tie them all together like a bow on a package.Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
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Thanks to metal edging and an enhanced rocker on this nimble ski, the downhill was a blast, too.Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Verge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verge. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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