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 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 Bill Scott, chief of Metro’s in-house police force, said security perimeters have not yet been set for SoFi and other 2028 venues. — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 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 The effect was detectable up to a third of a mile, roughly five city blocks, from the facilities’ perimeters. — Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perimeters
  1. edges
  2. boundaries
  3. borders
  4. circumferences
Noun
  • With confetti colors and an appealing blocky design (buffered by rounded edges), these statement pieces are easy to clean and light enough to be moved from playroom to patio without a hitch.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Aug. 2026
  • This pre-seasoned, ¼ inch thick steel heat extremely evenly with minimal disparity between the center and edges.
    — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of edges
Noun
  • The researchers acknowledged that the exact boundaries around the venues have not been set.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of chopping an object into billions of tiny digital cubes, the system mathematically embeds the boundaries and material densities into quantum states.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of boundaries
Noun
  • The two exclaves have the European Union’s only land borders with Africa.
    — Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Travel Meet the married women traveling solo Pam Allgood's husband won't fly or get on a ship, but that doesn't stop her from crossing international borders.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of borders
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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“Perimeters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perimeters. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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