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noun

ˈe-jiŋ How to pronounce edging (audio)
Definition of edgingnext
as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something the lace edging on the sleeves gives a blouse a pleasingly feminine look

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edging

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verb

present participle of edge
1
as in sharpening
to make sharp or sharper if you edge the tip of that stick, it should be a fine skewer for roasting marshmallows

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2
as in bordering
to serve as a border for pavement edging the flower bed

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Recent Examples of edging
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
Verb
Online video claimed 46% of the country’s content investment in 2025, edging past TV at 42% and taking the lead for the first time. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026 Simple tasks like edging lawns, pruning shrubs, and tidying up can instantly enhance curb appeal. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for edging
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edging
  1. edge
  2. sharpening
  3. bordering
  4. perimeter
  5. grinding
  6. bounding
  7. border
  8. boundary
Noun
  • Yet, as in many speculative markets, sophisticated participants often have access to better information, stronger analytical tools and more advanced risk-management techniques than retail participants, giving them an informational edge.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The eastern edge of the park is the north-south alley that serves businesses along Laramie.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of edge
Verb
  • The Moon moves through practical Virgo, sharpening our eye for details, routines, and the small choices that make life easier.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Israel’s first election since the attack is sharpening anger over security failures and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while public discussion largely overlooks Palestinian civilians’ lives.
    — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of sharpening
Verb
  • Multiple attack drones have crashed in NATO countries bordering Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.
    — Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Kozak noted that the tide posed flooding threats to parts of coastal New York, like areas around Jamaica Bay, bordering the city's Brooklyn and Queens boroughs, and those near lower New York Harbor.
    — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of bordering
Noun
  • An invite-only Rocket Variant replaces standard features with a single-seat configuration and perimeter thrusters for true flight, rendering it non-road-legal.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Bouquets of flowers, candles and toys line the crosswalk outside the police perimeter in tribute to the victims.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of perimeter
Verb
  • After grinding to Akon during their belly dancing date, Cam and Aneha find common ground around growing up in low-income families when their parents lost their jobs.
    — Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
  • While the left spent all week whining about Sophie Cunningham's hat and firing squad best practices, us PATRIOTS were biding our time, keeping our heads down, and grinding towards another weekend.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of grinding
Verb
  • My ears strained for the telltale sound of a deer bounding away through the darkness.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Clear blue skies are hovering over the Pharmalot campus, where a cool breeze is wafting by and the official mascots are bounding about the grounds in search of critters.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of bounding
Noun
  • Ukrainian drones killed a woman in a Russian border region and disrupted flights at Moscow's airports, according to Russian authorities.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • His income will be augmented by a deal to help control Haiti’s porous border with the Dominican Republic for the next 10 years in return for 10% of any new customs revenue collected.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of border
Noun
  • The arch would be built in the middle of a traffic circle tucked inside Washington's boundaries near Arlington National Cemetery.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Greece and Turkey, both NATO members, have been embroiled for decades in disputes over maritime boundaries in the Aegean Sea and eastern Mediterranean, as well as the divided island of Cyprus.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of boundary

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“Edging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edging. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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