as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
soldiers guarding the perimeter of the camp
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Recent Examples of perimeter
Authorities set up a security perimeter and treated the victims until the bees stopped their attack.
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Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 7 July 2025
Starting with Juvia’s Place Liquid Bronzer, Fine adds dimension on the outer perimeter with a color two shades deeper than his models’s complexion.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 7 July 2025
Firefighters and medical teams were rushed to the scene to treat the victims, while police set up a security perimeter until the bees stopped their attack.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Killarney Glamping Camping is strictly prohibited in the park, but several sites are available outside its perimeter, including this couple’s only spot with views of the Kerry Mountains.
—Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
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Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 7 July 2025
Starting with Juvia’s Place Liquid Bronzer, Fine adds dimension on the outer perimeter with a color two shades deeper than his models’s complexion.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 7 July 2025
Firefighters and medical teams were rushed to the scene to treat the victims, while police set up a security perimeter until the bees stopped their attack.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Killarney Glamping Camping is strictly prohibited in the park, but several sites are available outside its perimeter, including this couple’s only spot with views of the Kerry Mountains.
—Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perimeter
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Michigan clearly saw Meadows as one of the top edge prospects in the class and prioritized him accordingly.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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At the far edge of the American west, a brash adolescent came of age in a coastal community where the establishment prided itself on being antiestablishment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 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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Make time for personal activities, set boundaries and prioritize your well-being.—
Angelo Chavez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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When Mercury enters your sign on June 26, your ability to communicate your needs and boundaries sharpens.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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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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On May 10, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake near the Tennessee-North Carolina border was felt as far east as Charlotte, the USGS reported.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 July 2025
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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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Rough railroad crossing impacts can include flat tires, bent rims and front end and suspension system damage.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
9 July 2025
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The finish is sleek with a soft sheen, and a subtle silver mountain logo sits just below the stainless steel rim.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 July 2025
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Our three buddy heroes end almost every episode in a hug, while suitors circle the periphery.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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Health care providers, after years of building on the periphery where land was cheaper and easier to obtain, continue to look for ways to get closer to customers and relieve pressure on their overcrowded emergency rooms.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
5 July 2025
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“Perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perimeter. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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