PERIMETERS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

perimeters

noun

plural of perimeter

as in edges

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something soldiers guarding the perimeter of the camp

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Recent Examples of perimeters Thursday’s action ramps up the pressure on the institutions, which were sent a document by the financial protection agency demanding data about their loans in Eaton and Palisades fire perimeters. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Outside their perimeters, vendors hawked noodles and cigarettes from makeshift stalls. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 The map above shows the evacuation areas in red and the approximate fire perimeters as a black line. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 Cloud computing shifted organizations toward Zero Trust architectures centered on identity rather than network perimeters. — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 But given the extensive security around the venue, with multiple perimeters and Secret Service involved, that’s highly unlikely on Sunday. — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Another option could be requiring the rentals to have security systems around their perimeters. — Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 7 July 2026 The agency said the attackers had allegedly plotted to use drones to cause explosions in buildings surrounding the event, force an evacuation toward a sniper team, and then breach the White House perimeters. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 22 June 2026 Adding to the charm, guests are treated to a variety of authentic accommodations, including several located within national park perimeters, providing extra time for activities and exploration. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026

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Noun

Oh, and a pad from an HTC Vive, because nobody wants the sharp edges of layered plastic extruded from a 3D printer rubbing against their face.

— Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
Then, in 1896, two mathematicians showed that zeros could not lie on the edges of the strip.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of edges

Noun

In the meantime, the boundaries between art-making and performance were breaking down.

— Leslie Camhi, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
Much of the theory also stems from Belbruno's work on permanent capture into the solar system and weak stability boundaries published in 2024 in the journal Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy.

— Leonard David, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of boundaries

Noun

But a recent study found that people with larger waist circumferences who ate one avocado daily for six months did not see improvements in blood sugar, insulin levels, or insulin resistance.

— Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 30 June 2026
Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.

— Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025

Definition of circumferences

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