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as in limits
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
parents have to set boundaries for their children, and the children want them to
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as in perimeters
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
that chalk line marks the boundary of our playing field
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Recent Examples of boundaries
This transit favors efficiency with boundaries.
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
In a time when science’s boundaries were less stable, Lamarck’s poetic theories had significant influence, and its traces can even be detected in contemporary epigenetics.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The researchers are currently pushing the boundaries of their work by testing multi-legged particle shapes modeled after high-grip plant burrs to achieve even more powerful entanglement.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Walt has zero boundaries, and he’s been compiling a list of transgressions against Greg since day one.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
This blurs the boundaries and risks jeopardizing some of the film and audiovisual industry support.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Is there an art to talking to famous people who are famously stoic about their personal life and famously put up boundaries everywhere?
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
Sid Vangala, senior AI systems engineer and architect at MasTec, said the industry is entering an era where responsibility boundaries are completely undefined.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Republicans want to change congressional boundaries during a special legislative session in Florida, while Democrats are asking voters to approve a redistricting referendum in Virginia.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
In a time when science’s boundaries were less stable, Lamarck’s poetic theories had significant influence, and its traces can even be detected in contemporary epigenetics.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The researchers are currently pushing the boundaries of their work by testing multi-legged particle shapes modeled after high-grip plant burrs to achieve even more powerful entanglement.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Walt has zero boundaries, and he’s been compiling a list of transgressions against Greg since day one.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
This blurs the boundaries and risks jeopardizing some of the film and audiovisual industry support.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Is there an art to talking to famous people who are famously stoic about their personal life and famously put up boundaries everywhere?
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
Sid Vangala, senior AI systems engineer and architect at MasTec, said the industry is entering an era where responsibility boundaries are completely undefined.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Republicans want to change congressional boundaries during a special legislative session in Florida, while Democrats are asking voters to approve a redistricting referendum in Virginia.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boundaries
Noun
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Hazelton says that ChatGPT can be helpful in the salon, but clients should be aware of its limits.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Because there are no limits on call time, the transition from customer service to therapy was often imperceptible.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The district also hired campus safety specialists to monitor perimeters and parking lots.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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That plan must spell out when perimeters are established and removed, how distances are determined, how emergency access is preserved, and how officers engage with the public.—
Joseph Potasnik,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The next three points argue for limitations to patents and copyrights.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bring foil edges together to make a packet; crimp to seal tightly.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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Bake for 12–14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Instead, investigators say the pair took the child across multiple international borders without the mother’s knowledge or court approval, a move now at the center of a federal international parental kidnapping case.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Adopted under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the treaty opened for signature in September 2023 and could safeguard marine ecosystems beyond national borders.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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Shaft circumferences of 15 inches or more are being debuted by top brands like Vince Camuto and Sam Edelman.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hart opened the night by chesting up Johnson and forcing a fumble out of bounds.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The question was not out of bounds, but Fudd and the Wings were certainly within their rights to decline to answer.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Boundaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundaries. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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