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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
In early 2026, the car brands leading in advanced AI are primarily split between those pushing the boundaries of full autonomous driving like Tesla, and those integrating sophisticated, safe and intuitive AI into the user experience like Mercedes-Benz and BMW.
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Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Slippery Neptune moves into your intimidating 8th house, touching upon boundaries with money, secrets, and other vulnerable topics.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Potential new boundaries have not been determined.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
Set personal boundaries to protect your well-being.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Ye earned a reputation for being outspoken, and pushing boundaries.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Jeff Brady, executive director of communications for the district, said Tiger Team Two met at least once a month from September to December to discuss and evaluate school enrollment, the capacity and upkeep and condition of each campus, finances and boundaries for each school.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Over nearly two decades, Ray has forged a singular path across the boundaries of techno, ambient, and avant-garde sound, evolving from the delicate minimalism of his early releases to a distinctive blend of hypnotic textures and futuristic rhythms.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
Two decades of war in Afghanistan and Iraq blurred the traditional boundaries of the battlefield, routinely placing women in combat conditions even before formal restrictions were lifted.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026
Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Slippery Neptune moves into your intimidating 8th house, touching upon boundaries with money, secrets, and other vulnerable topics.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Potential new boundaries have not been determined.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
Set personal boundaries to protect your well-being.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Ye earned a reputation for being outspoken, and pushing boundaries.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Jeff Brady, executive director of communications for the district, said Tiger Team Two met at least once a month from September to December to discuss and evaluate school enrollment, the capacity and upkeep and condition of each campus, finances and boundaries for each school.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Over nearly two decades, Ray has forged a singular path across the boundaries of techno, ambient, and avant-garde sound, evolving from the delicate minimalism of his early releases to a distinctive blend of hypnotic textures and futuristic rhythms.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
Two decades of war in Afghanistan and Iraq blurred the traditional boundaries of the battlefield, routinely placing women in combat conditions even before formal restrictions were lifted.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boundaries
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Those funds are caught in a fierce battle over Democratic proposals, now backed by some Republicans, to impose limits on the behavior of the ICE agents whose aggressive tactics in Minneapolis have left protesters Renee Good and Alex Pretti dead.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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The only limits would be in the imaginations of trial attorneys.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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At no point in the 150 episodes that chronicled Private Pyle’s five years within the safe perimeters of Camp Henderson, CA, was the war in Vietnam, then at napalm-hot intensity, mentioned.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Dec. 2025
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Stockings filled with dog or human hair, windchimes, pie tins, or old CDs held aloft on a string, and fishing line installed around garden perimeters are also used to repel deer and rabbits.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Dec. 2025
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Amazon also pointed to manufacturing disruptions, the failure and grounding of new launch vehicles and limitations on spaceport capacity.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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An existential moment for Iran’s regime The longer and more sustained any bombing campaign, the greater its limitations would be exposed.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Briceno warns that loading on the lip tint can lead to product transfer, harsh edges, and a patchy finish.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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This lingering becomes the sound of a book in a new room, opening, its music carried in a wind that crosses borders.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Going into the 1990s, psychiatrists were optimistic that these borders would also show up in brain scans and genetics research.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
28 Jan. 2026
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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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By the end of his first, chaotic term, Trump’s messages on Twitter became so out of bounds that the social media platform censored him.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Minneapolis, home to mega corporations like Target, UnitedHealth and 3M, has become the testing ground for when and how far corporate leaders will wade into escalating political tensions, heightened by a president who pushes the bounds of state power.—
Hugh Son,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Boundaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundaries. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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