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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
Therapists teach their clients how to set boundaries, express their needs clearly, navigate conflict, recognize unhealthy dynamics, repair after disagreements, and much more.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Explore hiking, sightseeing, and recreational options outside the park boundaries.
—Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
For educators and parents, the protests offer a chance to discuss constitutional rights, institutional boundaries and the responsibilities that accompany activism.
—Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2026
But major changes are underway — attendance boundaries will shift for some families next year, because of the school board’s decision in November to close 10 campuses and International High School.
—Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
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Angela Haupt, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Explore hiking, sightseeing, and recreational options outside the park boundaries.
—Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
For educators and parents, the protests offer a chance to discuss constitutional rights, institutional boundaries and the responsibilities that accompany activism.
—Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2026
But major changes are underway — attendance boundaries will shift for some families next year, because of the school board’s decision in November to close 10 campuses and International High School.
—Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boundary
Noun
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The departments of Treasury and Commerce will soon issue the new guidance making clear there are no quantity limits for the oil exports.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Many represented landlords or apartment owner groups and said the rental rate hike limits had gone on for more than a year and should be lifted.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Mexican troops established a perimeter around the complex and then closed in.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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The college has many buildings on the park’s perimeter and nearby.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Given the company’s culture, some outside commentators have speculated that at least some Anthropic staff will resign if the company gives in to Hegseth’s demands and drops the limitations currently built into its government contracts.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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This is one of the limitations in the value of customer feedback, both Vana and Flynn say.—
James Doubek,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2026
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Food is colorful, local, and seasonal, using Hokkaido ingredients with a French edge, helmed by chef Tatsuya Ozeki.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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On the other side of the argument, some investors say America’s edge is in innovation.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Pillar story alleges that Dudley spotted the bishop making late-night border crossings into Mexico, parking in a lot reserved for customers of a brothel, then boarding a shuttle exclusive to customers of the brothel.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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The small town is about 50 miles south of El Paso, along the Mexican border.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Since the summer of 2023, Chelsea’s line-ups have been not only the youngest in the top flight but among the youngest of the entire Premier League era — week by week, the average age of the starting XI has rarely been more than 25 and frequently been less than 24.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Phase two of the extension, currently slated to open in spring 2027, will continue the line’s westward expansion, adding stations at Beverly Drive and Century City.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The tortilla love was so real that his latest venture, Vato, is a dedicated tortillería, bakery, and restaurant serving nearly everything that can be contained within the circumference of his warm, soft, and tangy tortillas.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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After finishing, Vonn chatted briefly with Johnson – who raced just before her – at the bottom of the slope, pulled off her knee brace and then walked the circumference of the mixed zone, eyeing the big board as Wiles raced.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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This is also a good time to clear the debris from your garden beds and edging.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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To prevent grass and other plants from invading your new bed, lay down some edging, as well.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Boundary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundary. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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