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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
Revel also primarily played on the boundary in college, and the Broncos really need a slot corner more than an outside corner.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Over the years, the genre has grown and shifted and pushed boundaries and taken risks and grown and shifted again.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
The charge for the tag is $20 for residents within the Park District boundaries and $350 for non-residents.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
For example, the inside and outside of a black hole are decoupled by a boundary called the event horizon.
—Lyndie Chiou, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Over the years, the genre has grown and shifted and pushed boundaries and taken risks and grown and shifted again.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
The charge for the tag is $20 for residents within the Park District boundaries and $350 for non-residents.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
For example, the inside and outside of a black hole are decoupled by a boundary called the event horizon.
—Lyndie Chiou, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boundary
Noun
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However, this is still less than the permissible federal limit for occupational exposure.—
Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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If all of those hold true, that puts the Patriots six players over the 90-man roster limit.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
28 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, though, the Magic are missing their most disruptive perimeter defender, Jalen Suggs, and their high-scoring sixth man, center Moe Wagner.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Sky bulked up their roster with perimeter shooters and facilitators who can space the floor and increase the team’s 3-point volume.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Read product labels for specific uses and limitations.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Elderly adults are more susceptible to diseases, impairments and mobility limitations that require prescription drugs and accessories like walkers, shower seats, incontinence products, pacemakers and insulin pumps.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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In a system plagued by fragmentation, mobile care can deliver both clinical impact and operational edge.—
Paulina Wierzbicka,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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But Nungesser argues a better option is to strengthen the Mississippi River's flow by filling crevasses along the river's edge that have widened over the years.—
Kati Weis,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Trump has effectively shut down the lawlessness at the southern border.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Thousands of additional active-duty troops have been deployed to fortify the southern border and, in some cases, detain migrants.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
1 May 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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The stars slyly become the circumference of the U.S. presidential seal.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2025
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The entire circumference of Lake Chūzenji measures a little over nine miles and is lined with scenic trails.—
Paul Jebara,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 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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Mint spreads by rhizomes, and a garden bed with deep edging will prevent most escapees.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Boundary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundary. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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