verged
Meaning
of Verge
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
Phrases with the word
Examples
As a result, their gigs became notorious for being rowdy and usually verged on a riot.
Economic growth was slow during his years in office, as Canada verged on stagnation; many residents migrated to the fast-growing United States.
Launched with levels of zeal and showmanship that verged on theatrics, the diplomatic campaign aroused the interest of even Eritrea’s reclusive dictator, Isaias Afewerki.
At times, relations have verged on open aggression.
Canada verged on stagnation so many residents emigrated to the United States, where growth was much more rapid.
In his diplomatic endeavors, he at times verged on the unscrupulous, as was all too often the case with professional diplomats of his day.