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
People watched from the rooftops of nearby buildings, the stairs of the Denver City and County building and outside of the gated perimeter of the official event.
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Elliott Wenzler, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025
No punishment for shooting a disastrous 24 percent from 3, the team’s worst perimeter performance since its 6-for-23 effort from deep against St. John’s on Feb. 23.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
The challenge department stepped in and added a perimeter lip to the barrels to keep the bags from sliding off, and then we were told to resume.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
This means going beyond traditional perimeter defenses and endpoint security.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Elliott Wenzler, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025
No punishment for shooting a disastrous 24 percent from 3, the team’s worst perimeter performance since its 6-for-23 effort from deep against St. John’s on Feb. 23.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
The challenge department stepped in and added a perimeter lip to the barrels to keep the bags from sliding off, and then we were told to resume.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
This means going beyond traditional perimeter defenses and endpoint security.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perimeter
Noun
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According to Nobel prize-winning economist, Eugene Fama, smaller companies and cheaper companies tend to have an edge over larger, more expensive companies over time.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The brass hardware gives it a hint of an edge to balance out the rustic wood, while the scalloped details on the doors adds some whimsy to the mix.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The entire circumference of Lake Chūzenji measures a little over nine miles and is lined with scenic trails.—
Paul Jebara,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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In the third century BC, for instance, the ancient Greek mathematician Eratosthenes estimated the circumference of the Earth—roughly 25,000 miles—by measuring shadows cast by the sun in just two cities about 500 miles apart.—
Leila Sloman,
WIRED,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As the music soars, that life-death veil is pierced, crossing both metaphysical and temporal boundaries.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Following behind-the-scenes complaints and petitioning from rival studios, the TV Academy drew new boundaries: anthology series were no longer eligible as TV movies and instead had to compete as outstanding limited or anthology series.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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But a corresponding bill in neighboring Illinois, House Bill 1500, remains stuck in committee, and there is ample reason to be skeptical about any change to state borders taking place.—
Made by History,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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The administration has poured in resources to stop the spiraling immigration situation at the southern border.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Mint spreads by rhizomes, and a garden bed with deep edging will prevent most escapees.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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The green floral motif and scalloped edging add a vintage twist that is both timeless and charming.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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He’s put his head down and getting to the rim, layups, dunks and fouls.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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The 71-year-old coach doubled over punching the air in a rare show of celebration late in the second quarter when Chen drove left-handed to the rim and hooked in a layup, drawing a foul against USC freshman Avery Howell and hitting her free throw to boot.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Playing him on the left leaves him on the periphery too often.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Under the terms of the treaty, which went came into effect Jan. 19, Israeli forces had gradually withdrawn their ground operations to Gaza’s periphery.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC News,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perimeter. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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