verge
noun
the edge, rim, or margin of something.
verges
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pluralof verge.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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We like a very early dinner that verges on being a very late lunch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
He also has a tendency to get starry-eyed around big-name pitchers; his awe of Mr. Skubal verges on sycophantic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Standing outdoors in all weathers, he painted hundreds of scenes of lush meadows and roadside verges.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
Releasing a film like “Michael” into that universe isn’t bold; it verges on idiotic.
From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2026
I pushed against the earth, trying to stand, and found my fingers tangled among the cool, waxy leaves of the mallow plant that clung to the marshy verges of the river.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
