as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the dogs are confined by an invisible electronic fence that runs along the periphery of the yard
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Recent Examples of periphery
The date is displayed around the periphery of the dial using a blued hand, while the day and month are marked on sapphire discs contrasted with the blue background of the apertures.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Crocodiles, alligators, and destructive Burmese pythons thrive in the Everglades, but a new study shows that the singular ecosystem is also vital to South Florida’s economy, helping sustain millions of people who live around its periphery.
—Denise Hruby, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
Having been on the periphery domestically, too, a move to Vidarbha in 2023 kickstarted his comeback.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Otherwise Israel could, in theory, only chip at Fordo’s periphery—by destroying power sources, collapsing entrances or sending saboteurs—while uranium continues to be enriched below.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 18 June 2025
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Crocodiles, alligators, and destructive Burmese pythons thrive in the Everglades, but a new study shows that the singular ecosystem is also vital to South Florida’s economy, helping sustain millions of people who live around its periphery.
—Denise Hruby, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
Having been on the periphery domestically, too, a move to Vidarbha in 2023 kickstarted his comeback.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Otherwise Israel could, in theory, only chip at Fordo’s periphery—by destroying power sources, collapsing entrances or sending saboteurs—while uranium continues to be enriched below.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periphery
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
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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
Noun
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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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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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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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“Periphery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periphery. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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