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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
Later, as the Moon faces disciplined Saturn, we are asked to set clearer boundaries and timing.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Stephanie Smittle is not concerned with musical boundaries.
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Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2026
Sunday’s storms erupted along frontal boundaries left behind by morning thunderstorms.
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Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
June 21 – July 22 Peace grows as boundaries become kinder.
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Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Review subscriptions and set a spending limit before shopping, because clear boundaries free your quick mind.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Your next opportunity may come through community, but boundaries are non-negotiable.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
There are incumbent representatives who are running in districts with new boundaries.
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Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Some House Republicans are already uneasy about redrawing political boundaries during the special session that kicks off after the runoff.
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Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Stephanie Smittle is not concerned with musical boundaries.
—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2026
Sunday’s storms erupted along frontal boundaries left behind by morning thunderstorms.
—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
June 21 – July 22 Peace grows as boundaries become kinder.
—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Review subscriptions and set a spending limit before shopping, because clear boundaries free your quick mind.
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Your next opportunity may come through community, but boundaries are non-negotiable.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
There are incumbent representatives who are running in districts with new boundaries.
—
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Some House Republicans are already uneasy about redrawing political boundaries during the special session that kicks off after the runoff.
—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boundaries
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Utah's state forester, Jamie Barnes, told reporters that fires across the state this season had been moving in ways that had stretched Utah's firefighting capacity to its limits, with new fires beginning closer to populated areas than in previous years.
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Understanding your deductibles and coverage limits before a storm arrives can prevent unpleasant surprises later.
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The agency said the attackers had allegedly plotted to use drones to cause explosions in buildings surrounding the event, force an evacuation toward a sniper team, and then breach the White House perimeters.
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Adding to the charm, guests are treated to a variety of authentic accommodations, including several located within national park perimeters, providing extra time for activities and exploration.
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This new Chinese hybrid material seems to have overcome those limitations.
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The audit also details limitations in the propellant supply in place for both KSC and Cape Canaveral.
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
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Questlove is too thoughtful a filmmaker to sand down the rough edges.
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In the last two years, South Africa has deported more than 100,000 people the home affairs ministry says were in the country illegally, while also stopping around 500,000 others at borders trying to enter without documents.
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There are just too many things that can go wrong that cross national borders.
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Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.
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Shaft circumferences of 15 inches or more are being debuted by top brands like Vince Camuto and Sam Edelman.
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Mbokazi beat Jonathan David to the ball to kick it out of bounds, preventing a shot at an open net.
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Instead, when balls go out of bounds the ball kids place them back on the cones and the players retrieve them from there.
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“Boundaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundaries. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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