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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
As the boundaries between global prestige and domestic performance blur, 2026 will likely see deeper integration between international fashion calendars and China’s digital economy.
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Li Jun, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
From screen time limits to digital footprints, these five terms give you the language to set boundaries, foster trust and keep your family safer online.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
One man is taking a stand against his boss, who doesn't respect his boundaries outside of work hours.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Kika explores a particular collision of collapse and reinvention, observing how financial precarity and pressure can erode personal boundaries and generate unexpected forms of empowerment.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
The race’s result will likely shape the state's legal and political framework for years to come, and may influence national debates about political speech, accountability for public officials and the boundaries of campaign rhetoric.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Under the extraordinary talent of director Matt Ross, Kockroach will push boundaries and expectations in the same ways as such seminal films as Scarface and Goodfellas.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Therefore, talking about expectations, boundaries, and spotting scams may not be new topics in many families.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 Oct. 2025
The establishment of the commission was a wise move designed to take partisanship out of the drawing of boundaries for governmental bodies within the state.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Li Jun, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
From screen time limits to digital footprints, these five terms give you the language to set boundaries, foster trust and keep your family safer online.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
One man is taking a stand against his boss, who doesn't respect his boundaries outside of work hours.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Kika explores a particular collision of collapse and reinvention, observing how financial precarity and pressure can erode personal boundaries and generate unexpected forms of empowerment.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
The race’s result will likely shape the state's legal and political framework for years to come, and may influence national debates about political speech, accountability for public officials and the boundaries of campaign rhetoric.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Under the extraordinary talent of director Matt Ross, Kockroach will push boundaries and expectations in the same ways as such seminal films as Scarface and Goodfellas.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Therefore, talking about expectations, boundaries, and spotting scams may not be new topics in many families.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 Oct. 2025
The establishment of the commission was a wise move designed to take partisanship out of the drawing of boundaries for governmental bodies within the state.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boundaries
Noun
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Crosby and Simmons, among the best players at their respective positions, were off limits in trade talks.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Group Therapy For now, the agents are still grappling with their limits.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Des Cars promised to create no-parking perimeters in areas around the museum, upgrade the security camera system, and ask the interior ministry to establish a police station inside the museum.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bill Russell said officers were setting up perimeters near the jail and employing drones around the area.—
Jon Webb,
Evansville Courier & Press,
22 Oct. 2025
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What limitations does that place on you?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Some dissenting judges on the court, though, said the 1977 law allows the president to regulate imports during emergencies without specific limitations.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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These changes, as well as, wearing bangs were a major key to keeping her edges strong.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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In a pointed reference to Cheney’s 2014 remarks on Ukraine, RT highlighted his call to bolster NATO’s presence near Russia’s borders and provide military support to Kyiv—framing it as a blueprint for escalation.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The crisis in Sudan will reverberate far beyond its borders.—
David Miliband,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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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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At the Bridgford End of the stadium, Italian defender Savona had prevented the ball from going out of bounds, but only by a small margin.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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From stone faces to pearl charm tips, Macmillan’s imagination ran beyond the bounds of natural beauty, marrying organic animation with sculpture techniques.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Boundaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundaries. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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