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noun

ˈbȯr-dər How to pronounce border (audio)
Definition of bordernext
1
as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something a rug with a fancily embroidered border

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2
as in frontier
a region along the dividing line between two countries people who live on an international border get used to carrying a passport

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border

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verb

as in to margin
to serve as a border for that velvet bordered the sleeves on this shirt, until it fell off

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Recent Examples of border
Noun
The genius of work divided loses none of its luster when the Chinese are participating in the work, not to mention the peaceful implications of market goods easily crossing borders. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 For their efforts, this new Italian cinema would extend beyond national borders and find new generations of filmmakers and audiences around the world. — Erik Morse, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
The move heightens the stakes for congressional Republicans in states that border Canada, many of whom are already taking heat for rising prices ahead of midterms. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Fenced paddocks spread over rolling hills are bordered by dense woodland. — Mark David, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for border
Recent Examples of Synonyms for border
  1. perimeter
  2. frontier
  3. margin
  4. edge
  5. surround
  6. boundary
  7. bound
  8. edging
Noun
  • The tech behind the GEN8 0311P irons includes dual perimeter weighting that helps dial in shot-shape changes without altering lie or loft.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Tap the fire icon or perimeter outline to view current fire details.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of perimeter
Noun
  • Quantum computing is the next frontier of computing, promising us computations in seconds that even the fastest supercomputers of today would take years to complete.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • That has led many AI industry insiders to question whether Google is still able to catch up to the frontier AI of technology.
    — Wen Shao, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of frontier
Verb
  • Most finance leaders can tell you their revenue and margin to the decimal point.
    — Nick Chandi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • But with Medicare Advantage costs moderating, analysts said the risk to earnings has decreased and margin progress next year can be meaningful.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Definition of margin
Noun
  • The negative is that rookie edge Keyron Crawford is out for the year with an ankle injury.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • China continues to rely on Dutch manufacturer ASML for nearly all of its cutting-edge deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, while some DUV systems encounter US export restrictions.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of edge
Verb
  • While the Anaheim Ducks, located a stone’s throw from Angel Stadium, are in the midst of a massive refurbishment project, the area surrounding the baseball stadium is largely dormant.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In the middle of the space was a single Supersonic dryer suspended on a boom arm and surrounded by microphones.
    — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of surround
Noun
  • Three different public high schools – Coral Reef Senior High, Terra Environmental Research Institute and Palmetto Senior High – each enroll more students from Killian’s boundary than Killian itself.
    — Austin Horn August 29, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • It was conducted on a dedicated testbed, and human engineers still established the safety boundaries and judged the results.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of boundary
Verb
  • The sound of a teenager bounding down the stairs of our home.
    — John Biemer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • An irrigation channel bounded one side of the field, where both a snowy egret and a great egret stood.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of bound
Noun
  • After spending eight hours Sunday cutting, edging, shredding, digging and ripping at things in the yard and in the garage, my advice to younger readers is to invest in high-quality tools.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • 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
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“Border.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/border. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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