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be on the edge

VERB

verge

Synonyms

STRONG

abut adjoin approach border bound communicate edge end fringe hem incline join lean line march margin neighbor outline rim skirt surround tend touch trench trend

WEAK

brink on butt on gravitate toward

Antonyms

STRONG

center leave let go

WEAK

retreat

Example Sentences

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Savvy investors should be on the edge of their seats.

From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025

For them to occur in the UK we need to be on the edge of an area of high pressure, with a brisk wind blowing at a right angle to a hill or mountain range.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

New coach Joey McGuire said Wilson will be on the edge more, giving the Red Raiders a chance to best utilize his speed and pass-rushing abilities.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2022

Fox urged everyone to look out for their kids and for anyone who might be on the edge emotionally, and said the weekend had been eye-opening for her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2022

Only one of the palace’s towers still stood, and even that one looked to be on the edge of collapse.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

be on the edge

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