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
As a result, this shallow depth of field relegates much of the nonstop atrocities to the blurred periphery.
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Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
To avert a drift toward division and conflict in Europe, the Trump administration should not consign Ukraine to Europe’s periphery.
—Liana Fix, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2025
And especially under Pope Francis who has made such a point of naming cardinals from the peripheries, that is cardinals from places that never had a cardinal before.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
From the darkened facade to the seven-meter-tall ceilings to the cobblestones that cover Mercer Street, every detail sits at the periphery of both modernity and an unreachable bygone era, much like the label itself.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025
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Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
To avert a drift toward division and conflict in Europe, the Trump administration should not consign Ukraine to Europe’s periphery.
—Liana Fix, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2025
And especially under Pope Francis who has made such a point of naming cardinals from the peripheries, that is cardinals from places that never had a cardinal before.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
From the darkened facade to the seven-meter-tall ceilings to the cobblestones that cover Mercer Street, every detail sits at the periphery of both modernity and an unreachable bygone era, much like the label itself.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for periphery
Noun
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As of Wednesday morning, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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And as new media continues to redefine film, that diversity extends to the cinematic perimeters of projects on this year’s lineup, which includes visual albums from Miley Cyrus (Something Beautiful), Slick Rick (Victory) and Turnstile (Never Enough).—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
4 June 2025
Noun
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In a Venezuelan election, running as an incumbent gives you the sort of edge that any unscrupulous and power-hungry leader around the world can only fantasize about.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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The water instead rolls down the fly and through the lower mesh edge, onto the exterior tub floor fabric and onto the ground.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The tunnel is 17 miles (27 km) in circumference, and is located in Geneva, Switzerland.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
12 May 2025
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However, their weight and hip circumference were back to pre-study measurements within four weeks after stopping ACV.1 Another study looked at Lebanese adolescents and young adults who were overweight or had obesity and received either ACV or a placebo for 12 weeks.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Teams always push the regulated boundaries to improve the performance of their cars.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The Convergence: Blurring Lines And Blended Skills Simultaneously, the traditional boundaries between investment stages began to blur.—
Mitt Mehta,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Growing up near the Canadian border may also have endeared him to artists from the country.—
Richard Trapunski,
Billboard,
6 June 2025
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The legislation would fulfill Trump’s key campaign promises, including an extension of his 2017 tax cuts, no taxes on tips and overtime and additional border security, paid for, in part, by cuts to Medicaid.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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For lawn care, start with just mowing before adding edging and landscaping.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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To add a simple yet effective border to your garden, skip the plastic edging and instead go for a more natural look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Periphery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periphery. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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