as in edge
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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as in to join
to be adjacent to
the orchestral pit fringed the edge of the stage
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
neat rows of red brick fringe the estate's flower beds
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Recent Examples of fringe
Caché McClay, USA Today, 5 July 2025
For the occasion, the actress wore a full length black, red and brown dress made entirely of fringe from Burberry's fall/winter 2025 collection.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 2 July 2025
Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The government’s inability to address these problems has left millions disillusioned and receptive to fringe ideas and radical political movements.
—Veronica Anghel, Foreign Affairs, 21 May 2025
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Noun
There's been many looks incorporating Western-glam: sparkly chaps, cowboy hats, boots and piles of fringe.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 5 July 2025
For the occasion, the actress wore a full length black, red and brown dress made entirely of fringe from Burberry's fall/winter 2025 collection.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 2 July 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, low-lying islands with flat fringing reefs (where coral hugs the shore) hosted fewer species.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The government’s inability to address these problems has left millions disillusioned and receptive to fringe ideas and radical political movements.
—Veronica Anghel, Foreign Affairs, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fringe
Noun
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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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Blake’s parents, wife and infant daughter are joining him, while Swanson mentioned his whole family is tagging along.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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Flores is the third Lake Central player drafted by the Brewers in as many years, joining former teammates Josh Adamczewski in 2023 and Griffin Tobias in 2024.—
Staff Report,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The evacuation zone covers a large area north of the Grand Canyon, bordered by the Utah state line to the north, Grand Canyon National Park to the south, House Rock Valley Road/Buffalo Ranch Road to the east, and Kaibab National Forest to the west.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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Black netting bordered the makeshift field, just as a precaution for any rogue lacrosse balls.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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The early signs of overheating in infants and young children include sweating, facial flushing or feeling warm to touch.—
Dr. Katie Lockwood,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Learning to be a leader should start early on: An episode with Brian Sprout, varsity baseball coach at Woodbury’s East Ridge High School, touched on how sports can help youth become emerging leaders.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
13 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
Verb
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Because many houses have prominent garage doors on the front facade, the lights flanking them need to be large enough to balance them.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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The fire is expected to flank and head through the drainage/bowl leading to Man Eaten Lake and the PCT.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 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
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“Fringe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fringe. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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