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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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Sear the thighs skin-side down in a wide skillet until the fat renders and the skin turns deeply golden, verging on bronze.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

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

Japanese politics is a usually steady ship, verging on the boring most of the time.

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2025

The audience in the Capitol will be getting bored, claiming that these Games are verging on dullness.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins