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noun

ˈbȯr-dər How to pronounce border (audio)
Definition of bordernext
1
as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something a rug with a fancily embroidered border

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2
as in frontier
a region along the dividing line between two countries people who live on an international border get used to carrying a passport

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border

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verb

as in to margin
to serve as a border for that velvet bordered the sleeves on this shirt, until it fell off

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Recent Examples of border
Noun
By Saturday morning, the Spanish government had declared the situation under control, with the army mobilized in the region and the installation of a 500-meter floating barrier off its border with Morocco. — Miguel MacIas, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026 Every nation has the right and responsibility to secure its borders. — Ray Watford, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
Blue Floral Border Area Rug This light blue rug is bordered with white flowers, giving it a soft and timeless look. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026 Dropped off on the Canadian side, that group walked ‒ in full view of remote security cameras – into a field of shoulder-high corn bordering the United States. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for border
Recent Examples of Synonyms for border
  1. perimeter
  2. frontier
  3. margin
  4. edge
  5. surround
  6. boundary
  7. bound
  8. edging
Noun
  • Farther west, France’s largest wildfire remained held within its perimeter on Sunday night after forcing 224,000 people to flee in what may have been the country’s largest civilian evacuation outside wartime.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • France’s largest wildfire remained held within its perimeter after forcing 224,000 people to flee in what may have been the country’s largest civilian evacuation outside wartime.
    — Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of perimeter
Noun
  • The director is a descendant of the First Nations, and the film questions the colonial myth of what is beyond the frontier and how this myth still affects people.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
  • Thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco on Thursday, prompting local officials to call on Spain to declare a national emergency and send the army to restore the frontier.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of frontier
Verb
  • But with Medicare Advantage costs moderating, analysts said the risk to earnings has decreased and margin progress next year can be meaningful.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • For a platform with millions of merchants, a stablecoin that lowers acceptance costs and returns reserve income on idle balances goes straight to margin.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of margin
Noun
  • The frontier of what needs a human recedes every quarter, and the companies that know exactly where the line sits have a real edge.
    — Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • On the fourth pitch of the at-bat, Yamamoto turned to his splitter for the first time, barely clipping the inside edge of the strike zone.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of edge
Verb
  • Cast your line into the river, which is surrounded by stunning mountain views, and get a taste of the serenity and challenge of fly fishing.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Aerial images obtained by CNN show entire residential blocks burned and the surrounding vegetation charred.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of surround
Noun
  • Set the boundary, handle one domestic loose end, then choose joy without dragging guilt behind you.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • First, scientists will measure stability boundaries to find out how many protons and neutrons a single nucleus can contain before breaking apart.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of boundary
Verb
  • Near where the Loch empties into the Harlem Meer, a long-haired child, unaccompanied by an adult, bounded along the bank with a fly rod.
    — Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The area, which centers on Duvan Drive, is bounded by Harlem Avenue to the east, Metra Rock Island railroad to the south and 175th Street to the north.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of bound
Noun
  • An old toothbrush can help reach between the balusters or spindles and decorative edging on posts and caps.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • The organic edging and modern handles create a sleek, sophisticated finish.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
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“Border.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/border. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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