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noun

ˈfrinj How to pronounce fringe (audio)
Definition of fringenext
as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something was on the fringes of the crowd and couldn't see the speaker

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fringe

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verb

1
as in to join
to be adjacent to the orchestral pit fringed the edge of the stage

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2
as in to border
to serve as a border for neat rows of red brick fringe the estate's flower beds

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Recent Examples of fringe
Noun
Despite the cost, part of Edinburgh TV Festival’s pull has always been its overlap with the fringe, enabling commissioners and producers to check out what’s going on on the ground as well as taking meetings. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 The black patent leather high heel sandal featured a prominent, voluminous pompom and fringe trim at the heel. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
On paper, this is also the easiest fixture for the defending champion, so head coach Lionel Scaloni will use this game to rest key players – most importantly 39-year-old Messi – and give minutes to fringe squad members and those who are yet to feature at this tournament. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 June 2026 In addition to fringe researchers and experts, Senators Kirsten Gillibrand of New York and Mike Rounds of South Dakota are both planning to speak. — Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fringe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fringe
  1. edge
  2. join
  3. border
  4. perimeter
  5. touch
  6. edging
  7. flank
  8. boundary
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
  • The duo is the latest to join stars like Jodie Foster and Rashida Jones, who sported similar footwear styles earlier this summer.
    — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • When late summer rolls around, Taylor Fritz joins a chorus of Americans in extoling the virtues of hard courts and talking about how the North American swing is his favorite time of year.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of join
Verb
  • The lake borders New York state and the Canadian province of Ontario.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Neighborhoods like Boyle Heights — which is over 90% Latino — are bordered by freeways, leading to poorer air quality, a 2017 UCLA study showed.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of border
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
Verb
  • Officials say no human contact with the bat is known but urge anyone touched by a bat near Curry Village around May 18 to seek immediate medical advice, noting rabies is fatal yet preventable.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Once parts are cut, technicians will use non-destructive sensors to inspect their internal density and geometry without touching the sensitive surfaces.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of touch
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
Definition of edging
Verb
  • Perched above the custom triple clamps are narrow ape-hanger handlebars flanked by a classic square headlight and a handcrafted cowl that accentuates the bike's narrow silhouette.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Video shows teams of workers yanking ropes to ferry locals who were stranded on an embankment flanked by a flooded river.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of flank
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
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“Fringe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fringe. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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