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
Matar pleaded not guilty to a three-count indictment charging him with providing material to terrorists, attempting to provide material support to Hezbollah and engaging in terrorism transcending national boundaries.
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CBS News, 16 May 2025
Eric is often the buffer between Justin and Dawn, able to set boundaries while giving Justin more leeway to grow up and have natural experiences.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
That’s because effective co-parenting relationships are built on cooperation, shared decision making, flexibility, and clear boundaries.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 15 May 2025
The affected students are those who live on the western edge of the current attendance boundary, near the Park Road Shopping Center and Ashbrook neighborhood.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
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CBS News, 16 May 2025
Eric is often the buffer between Justin and Dawn, able to set boundaries while giving Justin more leeway to grow up and have natural experiences.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
That’s because effective co-parenting relationships are built on cooperation, shared decision making, flexibility, and clear boundaries.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 15 May 2025
The affected students are those who live on the western edge of the current attendance boundary, near the Park Road Shopping Center and Ashbrook neighborhood.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boundary
Noun
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Since then, Iran has expanded its nuclear program, enriching uranium to 60 percent—well above the 3.67 percent limit but below weapons-grade levels.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Conservative border hawks have long blamed Flores for the rise in family migration, pointing out that smugglers often exploit the agreement’s 20-day detention limit for children to secure quick release for entire families.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
23 May 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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While his admission may seem like a slight, cracking the list of the league’s top 10 defenders each season is a difficult task, particularly for perimeter players whose efforts aren’t as well represented by defensive metrics.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
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Like Proton Drive, Proton Calendar and Proton Pass are available to free users, but with limitations.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
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Under the draft bill, the limitations would be made permanent.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Special teams ace/edge rusher DeAngelo Malone also would be a difficult cut.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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In the second round of the playoffs, against the defending champion, the Boston Celtics, the script was flipped: the Knicks got down by huge margins in the first two games but came storming back for the victory in both, creating a 2–0 edge.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
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The bill is also expected to roll back several clean energy provisions implemented under former President Joe Biden and increase spending on defense and border security.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Moreover, the experience colored his perspective on those impoverished souls who traverse borders in search of a better life.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Rivers became friends that extended his circumference of being.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 May 2025
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Research suggests that regular cannabis users often have a lower waist circumference and may be less likely to be obese, which could contribute to better glycemic control and overall health.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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For lawn care, start with just mowing before adding edging and landscaping.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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To add a simple yet effective border to your garden, skip the plastic edging and instead go for a more natural look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Boundary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundary. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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