1
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 is an example of setting boundaries, a main aspect of coping with rudeness.
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Kathy and Ross Petrass, CNBC, 20 June 2025
Nvidia is also moving in this direction, which means pushing the boundaries of chip architecture and everything that is built around them.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 18 June 2025
El Cajon officials argued that the newest number was inflated, in part due to the inclusion of streets and sidewalks past municipal boundaries.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
The protests proved conclusively that Americans will not tolerate the deployment of the U.S. military in American cities, the constant line-stepping over constitutional boundaries, the arrests of political dissenters, or the arrogant defense of police-state tactics.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Kathy and Ross Petrass, CNBC, 20 June 2025
Nvidia is also moving in this direction, which means pushing the boundaries of chip architecture and everything that is built around them.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 18 June 2025
El Cajon officials argued that the newest number was inflated, in part due to the inclusion of streets and sidewalks past municipal boundaries.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
The protests proved conclusively that Americans will not tolerate the deployment of the U.S. military in American cities, the constant line-stepping over constitutional boundaries, the arrests of political dissenters, or the arrogant defense of police-state tactics.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boundary
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The short answer: No. No fireworks, including sparklers and pop snaps, can be set off within Fort Worth city limits, according to City code.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2025
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And there is still internal strife over how to address the nation's borrowing limit.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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Those are 3-point shooting, second-unit scoring and perimeter defense.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
27 June 2025
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According to Caine, officials quickly evacuated the base in part of extend the security perimeter, leaving behind two Patriot missile batteries and some 44 soldiers.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
26 June 2025
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Hybrid and virtual models also eliminate geographical barriers, which could increase attendee participation while reducing time and resource limitations.—
Michele Dobnikar,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Agencies can draw from underground reserves as needed without the rigid limitations of surface systems.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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The group assembled in Romare Bearden Park shortly after 6 p.m., just barely outnumbering a dozen city police officers stationed in clusters around the area’s edge.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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To get started, consider the following first steps: • Deploy in geographically diverse edge and core regions to avoid over-concentration.—
Mark Mahle,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The current threat represents the parasite's northward march through Central America over two years, reaching Mexico in November 2024 and spreading to within 700 miles of the U.S. border.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Around the world, countries are confronting the issue of tech companies earning massive profits from users within their borders, without establishing a legal or taxable presence.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The goal of this relationship is to save you time, trouble, and money down the line.—
Brady Slack,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
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In the meantime, the operator said it’s making progress on its remediation plan, including analysis of other areas and additional in-line inspections.—
Joe Sutton,
CNN,
10 Feb. 2023
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It was formed around 50,000 years ago when a 150-foot-wide iron-nickel asteroid traveling at 26,000 mph carved out a crater nearly a mile wide, 2.5 miles in circumference, and over 550 feet deep.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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That same study also noted a small but significant increase in waist circumference, one marker of health.34 3.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2025
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Crafted from moisture-wicking cotton and linen, with details like embroidery, scalloped edging, and ruffles, they’re polished without feeling fussy.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
20 June 2025
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The three ribbons are dark red with some gold text and gold edging.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2025
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“Boundary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundary. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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