What is another word for verged upon?
Pronunciation: [vˈɜːd͡ʒd əpˌɒn] (IPA) 
The phrase "verged upon" is often used to describe a situation that is close to a particular outcome or state. There are several synonyms that can be used to convey a similar meaning, such as "approached", "neared", "edged towards", "almost reached", "bordered on", "came close to", "teetered on the brink of", "nearly touched", "edged close to", "lay on the cusp of", "hovered on the edge of", and "skirted the boundaries of". Each of these phrases conveys a sense of proximity to a particular outcome or state, and can be used effectively in both formal and informal writing.
