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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
By addressing one of the most persistent inefficiencies in combination vehicles, Tesla could make towing more energy-efficient and less aerodynamically penalizing, reinforcing the Cybertruck’s reputation for pushing the boundaries of both style and functionality, reports Electrek.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
Venus in Virgo closes out in your home sector, so cozy-fying your nest or setting firmer fam boundaries could be the ultimate form of self-care.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
Now is a time to really push past your boundaries and shake it up.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
In one of several sections of the show that seeks to capture the influence of Ed Gein on pop culture, Brennan imagines the Master of Suspense’s obsession with the moral boundaries crossed by the man who would inspire Norman Bates.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
But salmon have no boundaries, and bears in pursuit often wander close enough to count droplets clinging to their fur.
—Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
Established in 2015, the award, considered to be the world’s most prestigious sculpture honor, is presented biennially by the Nasher Sculpture Center to a living artist whose work pushes the boundaries of the form.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Oct. 2025
Earth has been pushed past multiple physical and chemical boundaries crucial for keeping the world a livable place.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2025
At times, the boundaries between art and artist blurred, with Herzog and his creative partner Klaus Kinski taking their dangerous onscreen missions into violent offscreen clashes with each other, as captured in the 1999 documentary, My Best Friend.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
Venus in Virgo closes out in your home sector, so cozy-fying your nest or setting firmer fam boundaries could be the ultimate form of self-care.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
Now is a time to really push past your boundaries and shake it up.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
In one of several sections of the show that seeks to capture the influence of Ed Gein on pop culture, Brennan imagines the Master of Suspense’s obsession with the moral boundaries crossed by the man who would inspire Norman Bates.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
But salmon have no boundaries, and bears in pursuit often wander close enough to count droplets clinging to their fur.
—Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
Established in 2015, the award, considered to be the world’s most prestigious sculpture honor, is presented biennially by the Nasher Sculpture Center to a living artist whose work pushes the boundaries of the form.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Oct. 2025
Earth has been pushed past multiple physical and chemical boundaries crucial for keeping the world a livable place.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2025
At times, the boundaries between art and artist blurred, with Herzog and his creative partner Klaus Kinski taking their dangerous onscreen missions into violent offscreen clashes with each other, as captured in the 1999 documentary, My Best Friend.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boundaries
Noun
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There are limits on how much qualifying patients can be billed each month and, after three years, their debt is retired.—
Michelle Andrews,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Teens face stricter settings and daily feed limits.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These events underscore ongoing challenges in securing these bases, particularly when personnel bring personal weapons, mental health issues arise, or external assailants breach security perimeters.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Each match is expected to sell out the 70,000-capacity stadium, and there will be multiple security perimeters, opposed to the free-flowing situation in the parking lot Saturday.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Moulton’s Senate primary rationale, stated or otherwise, rests on the enduring public image of former President Joe Biden, who withdrew from his 2024 reelection bid after a disastrous debate against Trump revealed limitations of being in office at age 82 and beyond.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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There are still limitations, of course.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Roughly a 10th of Kazakhstan’s territory lies west of the Ural River, one of Europe’s natural borders.—
Nina Subkhanberdina,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Their immediate affinity, set at the very height of the Cold War, represents a common European culture based on reading and the arts that defied borders and ideologies.—
AudioFile Magazine
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But that’s a little thing, Javonte knows he cannot get tackled in bounds.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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While Nashville has grown by leaps and bounds, so have its smaller surrounding cities, as people flock to the suburbs, eager to enjoy small-town charm while staying close to the conveniences of a major metro.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Boundaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundaries. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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