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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
Set clear boundaries Talk about what's appropriate to share online, and explain that AI chatbots cannot keep secrets or replace human relationships.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
OpenAI also told Fortune that the announcement was part of its plan to build on the latest release of the Model Spec, while maintaining boundaries against harmful uses like deepfakes.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
Legal analysts and political observers expect the move to generate further debate about the boundaries of presidential clemency and its use as a political tool.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Attendees voiced opposition to Trump's immigration detentions, his effort to redraw Indiana's congressional boundaries to favor Republicans and what protesters view as attacks on free speech.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 18 Oct. 2025
Often, that starts with setting boundaries and forgiving yourself.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
Establishing and respecting boundaries is key Tracy Foster is the cofounder and executive director of Screen Sanity, a nonprofit that helps families and communities pursue digital health.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Some creators push the boundaries further.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
But Wimbledon fans formed a new club who are now back playing at their spiritual home at Plough Lane, and barring Chelsea, the others have — remarkably, in such a congested city — all found land to build new grounds within the boundaries of their rightful patch.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
OpenAI also told Fortune that the announcement was part of its plan to build on the latest release of the Model Spec, while maintaining boundaries against harmful uses like deepfakes.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
Legal analysts and political observers expect the move to generate further debate about the boundaries of presidential clemency and its use as a political tool.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Attendees voiced opposition to Trump's immigration detentions, his effort to redraw Indiana's congressional boundaries to favor Republicans and what protesters view as attacks on free speech.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 18 Oct. 2025
Often, that starts with setting boundaries and forgiving yourself.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
Establishing and respecting boundaries is key Tracy Foster is the cofounder and executive director of Screen Sanity, a nonprofit that helps families and communities pursue digital health.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Some creators push the boundaries further.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
But Wimbledon fans formed a new club who are now back playing at their spiritual home at Plough Lane, and barring Chelsea, the others have — remarkably, in such a congested city — all found land to build new grounds within the boundaries of their rightful patch.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boundaries
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Parents can help by setting limits, encouraging honest talks about online beauty messages, and reminding kids that real beauty includes every unique face.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
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After intervention from the Missouri State Tax Commission, the county capped all increases to residential property valuations at 15% this year, but no similar limits were set for businesses.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 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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The bill would provide farmers with the option of receiving partial payments to cover crop losses, as well as lift payment limitations for price and revenue loss programs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Unlike other cities that create a 10-year plan, Pittsburg aims to develop a 40-year urban forestry master plan to be better prepared for climate change, sustainability, and budget limitations, said Farmer.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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The final dish is super soft and gooey towards the center (that is its name, after all), but the edges get beautifully crisped and well-browned.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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The petrified waterfalls have turquoise pools perched on cliff edges.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Beyond this, annual flowers such as petunias, marigolds, and zinnias can be used to add bursts of color throughout your beds and borders.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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How the state’s Democrats decide between Mills and a younger, potentially feistier upstart is likely to reverberate far beyond Maine’s borders.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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Mims had a nice 17-yard punt return, but rookie RJ Harvey got benched on kickoff duties after incomprehensibly stepping out of bounds on one return.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Tigers’ next play went out of bounds at the 1, but Memphis then committed another false start.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Boundaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundaries. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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