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
Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The territory is roughly bounded by Interstate 10 on the south and west and Loop 410 to the north and east.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2026
The neighborhood/area The Waldorf Astoria takes up the city block bounded by Park Avenue, Lexington Avenue, 50th Street and 49th Street.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Pedicabs may not stage or operate in the area bounded by Grace Street, Newport Avenue, Halsted Street, and Racine Avenue.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
But also look at where Pelle Larsson was on that final play, raising his hands as if in victory when Durant’s shot bounded off the rim, instead of remaining in chase mode.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Living in a continent-sized nation bounded by two vast oceans allows for that dangerous self-deception.
—Chuck Devore, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
The ball then hit the football goal post crossbar and bounded down to Luis Duenas who headed it from point-blank range toward the net.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
Living in a continent-sized nation bounded by two vast oceans allows for that dangerous self-deception.
—Chuck Devore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 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
In some species the nipples are fully exposed or are bounded by mere remnants of a pouch.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The territory is roughly bounded by Interstate 10 on the south and west and Loop 410 to the north and east.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2026
The neighborhood/area The Waldorf Astoria takes up the city block bounded by Park Avenue, Lexington Avenue, 50th Street and 49th Street.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Pedicabs may not stage or operate in the area bounded by Grace Street, Newport Avenue, Halsted Street, and Racine Avenue.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
But also look at where Pelle Larsson was on that final play, raising his hands as if in victory when Durant’s shot bounded off the rim, instead of remaining in chase mode.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Living in a continent-sized nation bounded by two vast oceans allows for that dangerous self-deception.
—Chuck Devore, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
The ball then hit the football goal post crossbar and bounded down to Luis Duenas who headed it from point-blank range toward the net.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
Living in a continent-sized nation bounded by two vast oceans allows for that dangerous self-deception.
—Chuck Devore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounded
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The aircraft, assigned to Nellis Air Force Base near Las Vegas, went down within the restricted military training complex north of the city.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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The trio then proceeded past a restricted door without authorization, the affidavit shows, and boarded the plane.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the airport has finite capacity and American has been sounding the alarm that its rival had added so many new flights in order to hang onto its gates, there were more flights on the books than O’Hare could handle on the ground.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The window for protecting your heart, bones and mental health during perimenopause is finite.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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You're also given a 5-year limited warranty that covers you in case something happens to it.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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Plus Yosh Nijman, Ekwonu’s backup and the Panthers’ swing tackle, suddenly retired earlier this month — flinging the Panthers’ offensive line plan into even narrower straits.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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As deductions narrow and dependents age out, Roth withdrawals become one of the cleanest sources of tax-free income available for the 62-to-70 age group.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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There is a definite buzz of excitement at the press site here at the Kennedy Space Center.—
Charlie Gile,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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So far, there isn’t definite evidence of a multiverse based on string theory.—
Zachary Slepian,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Bounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounded. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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