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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
The subsequent attempts, immediately following his passing, to directly link this tragic event to my name—especially in light of this fact—cross all boundaries of basic human morality, in my view.
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Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Vonn’s bionic quest will do nothing less than test the boundaries of human capabilities.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
In 2008, voters approved an initiative that created the state’s independent redistricting commission and tasked it with drawing the district boundaries for the state Legislature and Board of Equalization.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Lovecraft Country proved that a Black story doesn’t have to exist within narrow boundaries.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
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Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Vonn’s bionic quest will do nothing less than test the boundaries of human capabilities.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
In 2008, voters approved an initiative that created the state’s independent redistricting commission and tasked it with drawing the district boundaries for the state Legislature and Board of Equalization.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Lovecraft Country proved that a Black story doesn’t have to exist within narrow boundaries.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boundary
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But current technologies like micro-LEDs hit a limit when pixels shrink below one micrometer.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Neff's blood alcohol content was allegedly more than twice the legal limit following the crash.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Des Cars admitted that security around the Louvre's perimeter was an issue and that the only camera monitoring the outside of the museum was facing away from the balcony that led to the gallery where the precious jewels were kept, according to reports.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Five different Santa Margarita players combined to scored eight goals from perimeter against senior Jonas Ransford, one of Orange County’s best goalies and a CIF-SS Open Division champion.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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China’s newest aircraft carrier may only be able to conduct air operations at about 60% the rate of a 50-year-old US Navy carrier, two former US carrier officers say, a substantial combat limitation for a vessel meant to revolutionize Beijing’s fleet.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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The growing demand for sustainable transport, combined with the limitations of public infrastructure, has made personal electric vehicles—particularly e-scooters—a common choice for modern commuters.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the deciding third round, Jandiroba had the edge early on the feet but allowed Dern to land some harder shots late.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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KAConsulting shows a three-point lead (47–44), Quantus Insights finds a two-point edge (48–46), and Trafalgar Group/Insider Advantage reports just a one-point gap (45–44).—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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But anyone imagining that this problem will be resolved by taking games beyond international borders is extremely naive.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Walking deeper into a smelly cave along the Albania-Greece border, cavers shined their flashlights along the rock walls and illuminated a massive spider colony.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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Just before the election, the US signed a $20 billion currency swap line agreement with Argentina to shore up the beleaguered peso, which is down more than 30% so far this year.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Both financial health and personal relationships, after all, are on the line.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Lydia dress, which borrows the look of more contemporary pieces from the Royal Ballet, used the same hem circumference measurement as the company’s dresses.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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The widest tree in Indiana, according to the registry, is a Silver Maple in Lawrence County with a circumference of 361 inches and a height of 103 feet.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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Eckley chose the sleek Corten steel edging, and Fitzpatrick came up with the idea of tempering its modernity by continuing grass up the steps.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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The heels feature black napa leather edging and a front strap with a button closure, which is a signature of the Camparinew heels.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Boundary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundary. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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