as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the dogs are confined by an invisible electronic fence that runs along the periphery of the yard
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Recent Examples of periphery
About those competing forces: the rotating tables produce centripetal force, pushing the balls to the periphery.
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Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 20 Dec. 2024
There is a museum dedicated to intricate yak butter sculptures of Buddhist deities in dazzling colors, and along the monastery’s periphery, worshippers walk the inner kora—the world’s longest path of prayer wheels at 3.5 kilometers.
—Liam Freeman, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Positioned on the periphery of the week’s many art fairs, these companies used art’s intersection with culture and commerce to advance their marketing narratives.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
If Skarsgård doesn’t make the same impression as Max Schreck, that’s largely because Eggers’ adaptation doesn’t give him much of a chance to emerge from the periphery.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024
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Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 20 Dec. 2024
There is a museum dedicated to intricate yak butter sculptures of Buddhist deities in dazzling colors, and along the monastery’s periphery, worshippers walk the inner kora—the world’s longest path of prayer wheels at 3.5 kilometers.
—Liam Freeman, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Positioned on the periphery of the week’s many art fairs, these companies used art’s intersection with culture and commerce to advance their marketing narratives.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
If Skarsgård doesn’t make the same impression as Max Schreck, that’s largely because Eggers’ adaptation doesn’t give him much of a chance to emerge from the periphery.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periphery
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The fire had jumped across Palisades Drive and on Tuesday afternoon was burning in both directions, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or CAL FIRE, which created a 3-D map of the Palisades Fire indicating its perimeter and the mandatory evacuation zones.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Jan. 2025
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Although his perimeter shooting has dipped (20 percent on 3-pointers, 60.5 percent on free throws), Antetokounmpo is shooting 60.2 percent from the field while averaging 11.6 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.5 blocks per game.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
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He was rated as the No. 1 edge rusher by Rivals and On3 in the 2024 recruiting cycle.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Now more people live at the flammable edges of wildlands, making places that are primed to burn into de facto suburbs.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Pham made no mention of the details in Arlo’s medical records that noted the baby’s head circumference at 1 month or the unusual rate of growth that his pediatrician had flagged for further monitoring.—
Kirsten Potter Krish Seenivasan David Mason,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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Pham made no mention of the details in Arlo’s medical records that noted the baby’s head circumference at one month or the unusual rate of growth that his pediatrician had flagged for further monitoring.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
29 Dec. 2024
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This thrilling film dives into risk tolerance and personal journeys, showcasing their relentless drive to push boundaries and embrace the wild, even in the face of danger.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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With its focus on pushing boundaries and meeting evolving needs, LiTime remains a beacon of progress in creating a sustainable, energy-independent future for all.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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To improve its algorithms, SITA’s model can be updated with information such as interview transcripts, photos, and detailed reporting from border police and other officials.—
Caitlin Chandler,
WIRED,
13 Jan. 2025
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The Little Miami River forms the southern border of this ZIP code.—
Andrew DePietro,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Repeat and Rebuild During each edging session, practice pausing and resuming multiple times.—
Suzannah Weiss,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Those still working on their edging skills can trust this ski to hold on hard snow, and those ready to dip a toe off-piste will be encouraged by the Santa Ana 87’s mix of stability in variable conditions and agility in mixed terrain.—
Jenny Wiegand,
Outside Online,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Periphery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periphery. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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