as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the lace edging on the sleeves gives a blouse a pleasingly feminine look
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as in sharpening
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 bordering
to serve as a border for
pavement edging the flower bed
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Recent Examples of edging
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
The cabin also has brown edging that pairs perfectly with the rose gold (an alloy from pure gold and copper) hardware found throughout the interior.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 19 May 2025
Rug companies are incorporating smooth pieces of metal as part of the edging or pattern in rugs.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
Reels appears to reward this kind of social media edging.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Noun
Unfortunately, physical barriers like metal or plastic edging will not contain ground ivy, thanks to the underground roots.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
The cabin also has brown edging that pairs perfectly with the rose gold (an alloy from pure gold and copper) hardware found throughout the interior.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 19 May 2025
Rug companies are incorporating smooth pieces of metal as part of the edging or pattern in rugs.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
Reels appears to reward this kind of social media edging.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for edging
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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
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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
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Ah, Gloria Jean’s Coffees must be grinding some java for an adventurous soul looking to try something different than a cup of Brim or Sanka.—
David Petitti,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The first possibility is that everyone tires of a grinding trade war, sues for peace, and reaches new bilateral agreements.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
9 Apr. 2025
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At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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Standards and enforcement mechanisms must be coordinated across borders to prevent forum shopping for more permissive venues.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The mock-up movie poster stood out amid a slew of other posts that focused on high-stakes matters such as the Trump Administration’s border patrol policies and the relief efforts for the devastating Texas floods.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
12 July 2025
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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
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Nutrients reported that artichoke leaf extract reversed the symptoms of metabolic syndrome, including waist circumference and high blood sugar, in obese rats fed a high-fat diet.7 The same has yet to be shown in humans.—
Yasmine S. Ali,
Verywell Health,
3 July 2025
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What is pi? March 14 (think 3.14) is commonly referred to as Pi Day, a day that aims to celebrate the ratio of the circumference of a circle.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Edging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edging. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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