perimeters

noun

plural of perimeter
as in edges
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 perimeters The map above shows the evacuation area in red and the approximate fire perimeters in black. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 Cloud computing shifted organizations toward Zero Trust architectures centered on identity rather than network perimeters. — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 But given the extensive security around the venue, with multiple perimeters and Secret Service involved, that’s highly unlikely on Sunday. — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Another option could be requiring the rentals to have security systems around their perimeters. — Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 7 July 2026 The agency said the attackers had allegedly plotted to use drones to cause explosions in buildings surrounding the event, force an evacuation toward a sniper team, and then breach the White House perimeters. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 22 June 2026 Adding to the charm, guests are treated to a variety of authentic accommodations, including several located within national park perimeters, providing extra time for activities and exploration. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026 The effect was detectable up to a third of a mile, roughly five city blocks, from the facilities’ perimeters. — Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026 Trespassers breaching airport perimeters is a longstanding and regular problem, with perhaps dozens annually nationwide, said security expert Jeff Price, who was assistant director of security at the Denver airport in the 1990s. — Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perimeters
  1. edges
  2. boundaries
  3. borders
  4. circumferences
Noun
  • First, the cream-to-powder texture is foolproof—the edges smoke out with the slightest tap, making blending a dream.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Gently vacuum up dirt and hair from all vent openings and around the edges of the cover.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of edges
Noun
  • In 1974, both countries signed an agreement at the United Nations defining the maritime boundaries in the strait.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Phone tracking is a useful tool, but personal boundaries are necessary and should be respected.
    — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of boundaries
Noun
  • But no matter the amount returned, states have held that their specific rules apply to banks lending within their borders.
    — P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • What remains of the trade are 25,000 American horses, gathered up by kill buyers and hauled to slaughter plants across our northern and southern borders.
    — Wayne Pacelle, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of borders
Noun
  • But a recent study found that people with larger waist circumferences who ate one avocado daily for six months did not see improvements in blood sugar, insulin levels, or insulin resistance.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 30 June 2026
  • Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.
    — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Definition of circumferences

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