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noun

ˈej How to pronounce edge (audio)
Definition of edgenext
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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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2
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 brink
an interval of time just before the onset of something the nation's economy was on the edge of collapse when the Federal Reserve took exceptionally bold action

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edge

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verb

1
as in to sharpen
to make sharp or sharper if you edge the tip of that stick, it should be a fine skewer for roasting marshmallows

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2
as in to border
to serve as a border for pavement edging the flower bed

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Recent Examples of edge
Noun
Wind would blow the trees against the windows and the humidifier would puff and David would deteriorate in his little slice of existence, running out the clock there on the very edge of other people’s real lives. — Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026 Sit toward the front edge of a sturdy chair, hold the sides for support, and lean back slightly while lifting one or both feet a few inches off the floor. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
Fellow edge rusher Josh Uche has been solid against the pass. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026 Jake Bauers singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 10th after Luis Lara made a spectacular run-saving catch in the top half of the inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers edged the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Sunday. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for edge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edge
  1. bite
  2. perimeter
  3. advantage
  4. efficacy
  5. brink
  6. sharpen
  7. border
  8. bitterness
Noun
  • Every bite reflects Georgia’s crossroads of cultures, blending East and West into something uniquely delicious.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • According to the International Shark Attack File, there were 105 shark-human interactions and just 65 unprovoked shark bites worldwide in 2025.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of bite
Noun
  • The department shared photos and images showing the big cat on a sidewalk under the shade of a tree while deputies set up a perimeter.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • After choosing your traps from a local home improvement store, place them around your yard’s perimeter, especially near the nests.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of perimeter
Noun
  • Sunday was their highest-scoring opening frame of the season, and their 29-15 lead was their best opening advantage since a 25-10 lead against the Sparks on June 15.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • When jobs change quickly, the ability to learn, adjust, and respond gives you an advantage.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of advantage
Noun
  • Ferulic acid, for its part, can help boost their stability and efficacy—which in sum made the formula more powerful than most antioxidant serums.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
  • But researchers cautioned that the drug’s efficacy has not yet been proven.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of efficacy
Noun
  • If foods or liquids within the main refrigerator compartment are showing signs of frost or freezing, this is a sign that your fridge could be at its brink.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Keegan later moved into management, revitalizing Newcastle ​United and taking ​the club to ⁠the brink of the Premier League title in the mid-1990s before enduring a more difficult spell as England manager.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of brink
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  • The real opportunity is to use AI to sharpen insight, improve timing and strengthen accountability.
    — Rabbi Yechezkel Moskowitz, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Mercury enters Leo and your 1st House of Self, sharpening your ideas, confidence, humor, and ability to make a memorable impression.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of sharpen
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  • And another four people were killed over the last 24 hours in the Russian region of Belgorod, which borders Ukraine, the region’s acting governor Alexandr Shuvayev said Monday.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Waterford Bay Apartments borders part of the woods where the encampment is set up.
    — Conor Wight, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of border
Noun
  • Little united the Syrian rebels during the country’s civil war from 2011 to 2024 outside of their hatred of Assad, and Damascus has sought to cultivate this memory of bitterness to keep the country’s disparate groups together.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The tea supplies tannins and bitterness while maple and orange recreate that familiar balance of sweet, bitter and citrus.
    — Ryan Brennan August 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
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“Edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edge. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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