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verging on

ADJECTIVE

approximate

Synonyms

STRONG

close like matching near resembling

WEAK

alike analogous comparable relative

Antonyms

STRONG

away different far

WEAK

accurate clear definite dissimilar exact precise same

ADVERB

beside

Synonyms

WEAK

a step from abreast of adjacent to adjoining alongside aside at one's elbow at the edge of at the side of bordering on by cheek by jowl close at hand close to close upon connected with contiguous to fornent in juxtaposition near nearby neck and neck neighboring next door to nigh opposite overlooking round side by side with

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We are drawn by the painting’s rich orchestration of warm and cool browns—from sludgy tan to super-charged ocher verging on sienna—and its seductive textures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Sentiment gauges based on other inputs were suggesting that investors’ confidence might be verging on complacency.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

Patrick Mahomes has improved in recent weeks but losing to the Bills was a big blow, and they now have a bye week off before facing the Broncos in what is verging on a must-win.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

Six seasons of TV and three feature films depict servitude as a benevolent state, sometimes verging on jolly.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025

McCandless viewed running as an intensely spiritual exercise, verging on religion.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

verging on

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