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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
This constituency was created in 2024 following a comprehensive review and redrawing of boundaries for House of Commons seats.
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
The outcome in Dallas and other House districts across the state carries stakes beyond Texas, testing boundaries Republicans drew last year to protect their slim majority in Washington.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Hill suggests using furniture and decor to set visual boundaries.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Clear boundaries protect both information sources and research credibility.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
The outcome in Dallas and other House districts across the state carries stakes beyond Texas, testing boundaries Republicans drew last year to protect their slim majority in Washington.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Hill suggests using furniture and decor to set visual boundaries.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Clear boundaries protect both information sources and research credibility.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boundary
Noun
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In 2023, the Senate attempted to require E-Verify for all businesses in SB 1718, but the final version of the bill set a limit of 25 employees, which is the law today.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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Set annually, this plan would essentially establish lower water limits for the lower-basin states.—
Outside,
Outside,
3 Mar. 2026
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Each field has subsurface drainage, which feeds into a perimeter drain loop that leads to the retention ponds.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Officers arrived and set up a perimeter around the home.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 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
Noun
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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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Note the circumference of the shrub.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Replacement tires should be within 1/4-inch of tire circumference or about 2/32-inch of each other in remaining tread depth.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
28 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 6 Mar. 2026.
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