as in restricted
having distinct or certain limits
in their paintings the Impressionists played down bounded figures and concentrated on the subtle, fleeting effects of light
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as in defined
to mark the limits of
the country is bounded by water on two sides
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as in bordered
to serve as a border for
being bounded on all sides by the Alps has helped Switzerland maintain its neutrality
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as in hopped
to move with a light springing step
the child giggled and bounded off to play with her friends
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Recent Examples of bounded
Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Other mathematicians, however, point out that past performance does not guarantee future returns, because an unbounded fluid is nothing like a bounded one.
—Quanta Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
Yet, until now, key mathematical rules governing these operators lacked a rigorous foundation beyond bounded cases.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
Start small and run experiments, such as applying for a first grant or running a bounded peer-to-peer campaign.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
My sense so far is that migration is becoming more bounded (notably from Africa to Europe), more regional and with a greater emphasis on cultural assimilation.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 4 June 2022
Although Joshua Tree comprises more than 1,200 square miles of desert with a clear and bounded border, its interior is a constantly changing landscape of hills, canyons, riverbeds, caves and alcoves large enough to hide a human from view.
—Kelzim, Longreads, 19 Feb. 2022
What Franzen’s narrative method suggests is a reality in which relatively coherent and bounded psyches look out onto a world that offers them a range of choices for action and meaning; the psyches select from these options, and later on repent of or are grateful for their selections.
—Alan Jacobs, Harper's Magazine, 28 Sep. 2021
Numerous robot demonstrations still rely on algorithms set for specialized tasks in bounded situations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 July 2021
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Dressed almost entirely in black clothes more suitable for winter despite temperatures still hovering in the 80s, the 41-year-old singer bounded onstage and immediately established a tone that was equal parts concert, confessional and motivational speech.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
At the time, the property offered more promise than polish—a largely bare site bounded by agricultural land and a 158-acre public park, with only a sparse mix of non-native grasses and plants to soften the landscape.
—Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
The King was still at the top but was to be somewhat bounded by constitutional restraints, an arrangement that, essentially, is still in place today.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The ball struck Castle in the back and bounded to Jalen Brunson, whom Wembanyama then inadvertently fouled, setting up the winning free throw in the Knicks’ 105-104 victory.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 June 2026
The idea, in a nutshell, is that AI’s input should be bounded by human initiative and direction.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Lam said that Vietnam recognizes that competition among countries is a reality of international relations, but highlighted that competition must be bounded by law, guided by transparency, and exercised with restraint.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 May 2026
How to get a permit The neighborhood is not large, bounded by Blue Ridge Cutoff to the west, Ditzler Avenue to the east, and between East 43rd Street to the north and East 44th Street to the south.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Adjective
Beloved ’s revenant defies the dictates of realism according to which a character is a bounded individual.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Other mathematicians, however, point out that past performance does not guarantee future returns, because an unbounded fluid is nothing like a bounded one.
—Quanta Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
Yet, until now, key mathematical rules governing these operators lacked a rigorous foundation beyond bounded cases.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
Start small and run experiments, such as applying for a first grant or running a bounded peer-to-peer campaign.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
My sense so far is that migration is becoming more bounded (notably from Africa to Europe), more regional and with a greater emphasis on cultural assimilation.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 4 June 2022
Although Joshua Tree comprises more than 1,200 square miles of desert with a clear and bounded border, its interior is a constantly changing landscape of hills, canyons, riverbeds, caves and alcoves large enough to hide a human from view.
—Kelzim, Longreads, 19 Feb. 2022
What Franzen’s narrative method suggests is a reality in which relatively coherent and bounded psyches look out onto a world that offers them a range of choices for action and meaning; the psyches select from these options, and later on repent of or are grateful for their selections.
—Alan Jacobs, Harper's Magazine, 28 Sep. 2021
Numerous robot demonstrations still rely on algorithms set for specialized tasks in bounded situations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 July 2021
Verb
The first phase of the development will involve two 14-story towers to be constructed in the parking lot space bounded by 63rd Street on the north, 64th Street on the south, the Metra Electric tracks on the east, and Dorchester Avenue on the west.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Dressed almost entirely in black clothes more suitable for winter despite temperatures still hovering in the 80s, the 41-year-old singer bounded onstage and immediately established a tone that was equal parts concert, confessional and motivational speech.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
At the time, the property offered more promise than polish—a largely bare site bounded by agricultural land and a 158-acre public park, with only a sparse mix of non-native grasses and plants to soften the landscape.
—Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
The King was still at the top but was to be somewhat bounded by constitutional restraints, an arrangement that, essentially, is still in place today.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The ball struck Castle in the back and bounded to Jalen Brunson, whom Wembanyama then inadvertently fouled, setting up the winning free throw in the Knicks’ 105-104 victory.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 June 2026
The idea, in a nutshell, is that AI’s input should be bounded by human initiative and direction.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Lam said that Vietnam recognizes that competition among countries is a reality of international relations, but highlighted that competition must be bounded by law, guided by transparency, and exercised with restraint.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 May 2026
How to get a permit The neighborhood is not large, bounded by Blue Ridge Cutoff to the west, Ditzler Avenue to the east, and between East 43rd Street to the north and East 44th Street to the south.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounded
Adjective
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Drone operators who violate the restricted space face criminal penalties.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The deal will also save the Panthers from placing a restricted tender on Coker in 2027.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Boxy, Straight-Lined Furniture Sharp angles and rigid silhouettes once defined contemporary interiors, but designers are increasingly embracing softer forms.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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The next phase of global growth will not be defined by who builds the best models or extracts the most energy.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Dirt paths bordered rose gardens that framed turquoise pools.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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In 2017, Regis Jesuit High School bought 18 acres that bordered their campus.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Little wonder, then, that when the Knicks and Victor Wembanyama offered a feel-good lifeboat in the ongoing NBA Finals, so many sports fans hopped aboard.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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Hanson was signed by Valour FC in the Canadian Premier League in 2024, then hopped across the Atlantic Ocean for a season-long stint with Treaty United in the League of Ireland First Division.—
Shaun Goodwin
June 10,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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Clemson's Shantae Foreman leaped 46 feet, 7 inches on her sixth and final try to win the triple jump.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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After that, Obsession’s business leaped an unprecedented 39% upward in its second weekend in theaters and a 14% jump in weekend three, before taking a mere 7% dip in weekend four.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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But the moment is finite - and the investment story that has carried adaptation this far won’t carry it the rest of the way.—
Jamil Wyne,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Combat vehicles carry finite electrical generation capacity, and adding sensor suites, processors, and actuators draws from the same bus that powers communications, thermal imaging, and other mission-critical systems.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
Verb
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In the last World Cup, Mexico only managed to score two goals as it was bounced after group play.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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But Brunson helped bring the Knicks back with 36 points and Anunoby finished with 33, swooping in as Brunson’s shot bounced softly off the front of the rim and stretching high with his right hand to tap it in.—
Brian Mahoney,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Wagering has jumped to the forefront of college football as Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby won a court order early last week that restored his eligibility and set aside a ban by the NCAA for betting on pro and college sports.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 5% for one of the world’s biggest gains and finished at a record.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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“Bounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounded. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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