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verging

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verb

present participle of verge
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Adjective
  • French doors lead to the gardens and stone walls at the rear of the Mansion, while a butler’s pantry and dry bar, with its extensive additional cabinetry, are adjacent to the kitchen.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
  • But part of the deal involves the purchase of the adjacent Blue Cross and Blue Shield building (to be demolished) along with its parking.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The beloved vacation spot actually encompasses 200 miles of North Carolina barrier islands bordering the Atlantic Ocean.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Sure, there’s the polar vortex at the center, as well as the large hexagonal ring outlining and bordering it.
    Big Think, Big Think, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The city has notably been referring to the project location as a combination of Washington Square Park and neighboring Crown Center.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
  • In neighboring Wilmette, home values have risen by 11% over the same time frame.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Extend a small bedroom When confronted with a room adjoining a small patio space, try combining them!
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Among the bottles on Avra Madison’s list is Anseillan, a wine from the estate adjoining Château Lafite Rothschild, which is owned by DBR Lafite and is made by the same team.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The driver denied touching the plaintiff, Uber said.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Others started touching each other for reassurance.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Verging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/verging. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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