BOUNDARY Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

boundary

noun

ˈbau̇n-d(ə-)rē

Definition of boundary

as in limit

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 perimeter

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 boundary The boundaries were first tested by radio stations, with LBC and TalkRadio featuring more political presenters, including politicians. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026 In 2021, Gloucester County purchased a small, quarter-acre parcel adjacent to the park’s northern boundary. — Jennifer Janofsky, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026 Five years later, the people who helped bring Donda to life offer a glimpse behind the album’s creation—and into a process where the boundaries between performance, recording and audience largely disappeared. — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 While the district has undergone several rounds of redistricting, the current boundaries give it a conservative bent. — Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boundary

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Noun

The pre-tax dependent care account limit rises to $7,500 for 2026, covering elder care.

— Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Over the last decade, hundreds of homes have burned down near the outer limits of Lisbon, Milan and other European cities, including scores this summer outside Madrid and Athens.

— Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of limit

Noun

Even under strict limitations, the reopening of the trade channel brought relief to Mexico’s ranching industry, which was dealt an economic blow by the controls.

— Abraham Tellez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Even with those limitations, the search terms show shoppers moving beyond broad brand names and into particular creative eras.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of limitation

Noun

The negative is that rookie edge Keyron Crawford is out for the year with an ankle injury.

— Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
China continues to rely on Dutch manufacturer ASML for nearly all of its cutting-edge deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, while some DUV systems encounter US export restrictions.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of edge

Noun

Both the private-label line and the wider retail assortment were initially available in 150 Old Navy stores in a grab-and-go concept, with 45 of those stores also featuring dedicated beauty shops-in-shop as part of the pilot.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
With Javonte Williams leading the backfield and a solid offensive line giving Prescott time in the pocket, Dallas has all the firepower needed to rank near the top of the league in total yardage and points once again.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of line

Noun

The death toll from the devastating floods and mudslides along the Nepal-China border has risen to at least 676 people, as rescue operations stall amid poor weather.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
On the Chinese side of the border, in the autonomous region of Tibet, the deluge overwhelmed Gyirong Port, a major border crossing with Nepal that, in scenes reminiscent of a disaster movie, appears to have been completely washed away.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of border

Noun

After spending eight hours Sunday cutting, edging, shredding, digging and ripping at things in the yard and in the garage, my advice to younger readers is to invest in high-quality tools.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
The great diversity of forms available lend themselves to foundation plantings, edging and low hedges, as well as architectural accents and reliable container plantings.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026

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