1
as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
a rug with a fancily embroidered border
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2
as in frontier
a region along the dividing line between two countries
people who live on an international border get used to carrying a passport
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as in to margin
to serve as a border for
that velvet bordered the sleeves on this shirt, until it fell off
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Recent Examples of border
Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
When your spirituality is about borders and binaries, your politics will be too.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
The south block is bordered by Illinois and Meridian streets and Maryland and Georgia streets.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Noun
The court documents did not make clear whether the ambulances had used a special medical fast pass lane that allows drivers to bypass most border traffic, though ambulances often do use that lane.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
When your spirituality is about borders and binaries, your politics will be too.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Verb
Fans of the exclusive private resort and residential community, which borders the Bridger-Teton National Forest and has an 18-hole golf course and an equestrian center, will tell you that Manning once frequented the site as a member.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
The south block is bordered by Illinois and Meridian streets and Maryland and Georgia streets.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for border
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Jacket; Although warmer and dryer conditions are anticipated the fire is expected to remain in its current perimeter.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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No Wires, No Noise, No Worries—Just Smarter Lawn Care Unlike most models on the market, which require burying a perimeter boundary wire, this model does not.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
Noun
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As the sport heads into a new frontier with revenue sharing, TCU head coach Sonny Dykes wants to clean up college football.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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And that, for every forward-thinking business leader, opens an entirely new frontier.—
Ashar Samdani,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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As volume grows, so does margin leverage — which explains why their operating margins have expanded so violently.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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The analysts are also looking out for management to detail a path to margin expansion.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
8 June 2025
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Periphery, fresh off their 2025 release Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre, will bring their signature technical wizardry to the tour, while Honey Revenge, whose debut album Retrograde Heart has been praised for its infectious hooks and alternative edge, will add an exciting contrast to the lineup.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
9 July 2025
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The tiles are made from non-toxic, BPA-free plastic with smooth, rounded edges.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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This literary theme weaves its way throughout the property, which has a large garden surrounded by tall trees and flowers where guests can enjoy ordering from the restaurant and bar’s menu.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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In addition to the deaths in Kerr County, 10 others died due to flooding in surrounding counties, according to officials.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Make time for personal activities, set boundaries and prioritize your well-being.—
Angelo Chavez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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There was no need to build structures that would last, especially given how rapidly the boundaries were changing.—
Jennie Rothenberg Gritz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 July 2025
Verb
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This can include exploding upward with a vertical jump, bounding side to side, or swiftly changing directions.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Thanks to his coveted slot, Young bounds up the charts in the United Kingdom, as such a coveted slot can lead to a huge uptick in consumption.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Testers praised its edging, smearing, and all-day comfort.—
The Editors,
Outside Online,
26 June 2025
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Depending on the thickness of the steel chosen, the edging can last from 20 to 25 years.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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“Border.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/border. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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