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noun

ˈvərj How to pronounce verge (audio)
Definition of vergenext
1
as in brink
an interval of time just before the onset of something the suspect was on the verge of confessing when the officers realized that he hadn't been read his rights

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2
as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something the southern verge of the national park

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verge

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verb

as in to border

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Recent Examples of verge
Noun
Now, a deal that was hurtling through the regulatory process at a remarkable pace, going from proposal to the verge of completion in about five months, has now entered into a period of stasis. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 July 2026 My reputation crumbled, and Reborn Smashers was on the verge of disbanding. — Kenneth Okeke, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026
Verb
The first image in the exhibition announced the playful tenor of the oversize works, which often verged on the ludic despite the lack of spontaneity owing to the cumbersome Land Camera. — James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026 Despite pentatonic arpeggios that verge on city-pop impressions, the song skirts both the clichés that often come with control and the unraveling that can follow overextension. — Raphael Helfand, Pitchfork, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for verge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verge
  1. brink
  2. edge
  3. border
  4. cusp
  5. perimeter
  6. adjoin
  7. edging
  8. touch
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
Noun
  • L’Agence’s Lian jacket called my name immediately, delivering uptown elegance with a downtown edge when styled with jeans and a white tee.
    — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Stock up Defensive end R Mason Thomas The Chiefs are looking for more speed off the edge, and Thomas delivered.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of edge
Verb
  • The Mexican navy searched a vast area of the Pacific Ocean by sea and air, eventually finding the two men floating in a large fishing cooler about 150 miles off the coast of Chiapas, a southern state in Mexico that borders Guatemala.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Ukraine’s neighbors are on alert Russia’s relentless onslaught has spooked other European countries, especially those bordering Ukraine, which fear spreading attacks from Moscow.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of border
Noun
  • Despite the drop, the 30-year yield is still trading on the cusp of its highest levels in 19 years.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • With that, and with their walk-off in San Diego, the Padres leapt from the cusp of the wild-card picture to the thick of it.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of cusp
Noun
  • The area’s perimeter is wooded with a large pond at the back.
    — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Along the park's perimeter, a native maritime forest absorbs rainfall and saltwater flooding while providing recreational opportunities and species habitat.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of perimeter
Verb
  • Nearby, a dining area topped with a Noguchi light fixture adjoins a sleek matte black and brass-accented kitchen, which has an expansive island that seats five, integrated appliances, and a walk-in pantry.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Undeterred, the three friends bought the hotel and adjoining property for $3 million and have since spent over $10 million on renovations and redesign.
    — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjoin
Noun
  • The great diversity of forms available lend themselves to foundation plantings, edging and low hedges, as well as architectural accents and reliable container plantings.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Contrast details like this blue velvet piping (Peacock from Pepper Home) outline the silhouette and emphasize the headboard's shape, while fringe, brush trim, scalloped edging, or decorative tape add an extra layer of personality.
    — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of edging
Verb
  • Her team said they were touched by the idea and are open to continuing the conversation, according to Lee.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Chinese cars are effectively banned in the United States through steep tariffs and regulatory restrictions, but that doesn’t apply to everything China touches in the auto industry.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of touch

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“Verge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verge. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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