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verging

ADJECTIVE
adjoining
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adjacent contiguous neighboring
STRONG
abutting connecting impinging interconnecting joined joining juxtaposed near touching
WEAK
approximal bordering on conterminous coterminous next door
Antonyms
WEAK
detached divided separate
ADJECTIVE
marginal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
insignificant minimal minor negligible
WEAK
bordering low on the edge peripheral rimming small
Antonyms
STRONGEST
important major significant
WEAK
central core interior internal

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

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

A plant that was once romantic is now, some fear, verging on the apocalyptic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 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

He stood in front of me, towering, not even a hint of a smile, only worry and sadness and something verging on panic.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour