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as in bite
a harsh or sharp quality
the teacher's voice had a sarcastic edge as she welcomed the tardy student to class
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as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the design along the edge of the plate is badly worn
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as in advantage
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
my big feet give me something of an edge in swimming
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as in efficacy
the power to produce a desired result
the utter lack of enforcement provisions totally blunts the edge of the law
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
pavement edging the flower bed
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Recent Examples of edge
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
If California’s Proposition 50 is passed in November, Gray’s district would be slightly redrawn to give it a more Democratic edge.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
But researchers in China have developed a 3D printable bio-active glass that edges closer to the bone’s resilience.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
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Nvidia — The chipmaker edged down nearly 1%, giving back some of its gains from the previous session.
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The rodents rarely carry rabies, though squirrel bites have been linked to the transmission of certain diseases to humans.—
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Mosquito bites can cause a range of reactions, from mild redness and itching to blisters and bruise-like dark spots, depending on the person’s sensitivity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
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Officials established a perimeter and a search began with canines and drones in the area.—
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At stake is the Supporters’ Shield for the league’s best overall record, home-field advantage in the playoffs and a berth in the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup.—
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All right, maybe not everything, but investors have been blessed with an abundance of advantages and good fundamental fortune, along with the policy help the market both hoped for and expected.—
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The study tested the efficacy of four bite-resistant wetsuit materials–Aqua Armour, Shark Stop, ActionTX-S, and Brewster material.—
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The ordeal raised questions about the efficacy of the Omnilert system.—
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The strains on international enrollment only add to distress for schools already on the financial brink.—
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That Maggie had gone to the very brink of extinguishing Negan.—
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The timing coincided with government calls for patriotic displays during independence celebrations, sharpening the contrast between official nationalism and grassroots dissent.—
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Navarro said the plan is to keep the menu evolving and sharpening staff training as the brand opens more Florida locations and eventually restaurants in other states.—
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The Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education has previously accredited 48 programs in the United States, with six located in bordering states.—
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The west-central state in Mexico borders the Pacific Ocean and has the best tacos al pastor in the country, Manjarrez said.—
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The examples of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, where life after revolution is replete with bitterness and recrimination, are profoundly discouraging.—
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Blessed with tender skins and jammy interiors, fresh figs can offset the tang of tomatoes and bitterness of salad greens.—
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“Edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edge. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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