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as in limits
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
the language in the novel really is beyond the bounds of decency
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as in confines
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
colored outside the bounds of the drawing
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as in defines
to mark the limits of
the country is bounded by water on two sides
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as in borders
to serve as a border for
being bounded on all sides by the Alps has helped Switzerland maintain its neutrality
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Recent Examples of bounds
Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
Carson James was forced out of bounds just short of the end zone.
—Ella Diaz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
All but one has been determined by one score, the most recent when replay confirmed the toe of Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely landed out of bounds by an inch on the final play to seal the Chiefs’ victory in last season’s opener.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Earlier this week in practice, Newman drove the lane and, instead of shooting in traffic, fired a no-look pass to BJ Davis in the corner that went through his hands out of bounds.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
The pleasures of a friendship where age has no bounds will always prompt Gilbert to search for connections in surprising places.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2025
Flying you towards new experiences and scenes, taking a leap of faith, and holding no bounds.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
After a lifeless Eagles offense awoke with a third-quarter touchdown to pull within 26-14, Davis forced Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford out of bounds on a punt-forcing sack by chasing him halfway across the field.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Quarterback Marcus Mariota was on a run when he was shoved out of bounds by a Las Vegas Raiders defender.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2025
With technology growing by leaps and bounds every day, more and more tasks can be automated.
—Adam Coffey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The duo begin a frantic game of hide-and-seek, with the rabbit running from one side of the tree to the other as the fawn bounds after it.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
However, he was slammed to the field in an awkward position out of bounds, injuring his elbow in the process.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
Carson James was forced out of bounds just short of the end zone.
—Ella Diaz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
All but one has been determined by one score, the most recent when replay confirmed the toe of Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely landed out of bounds by an inch on the final play to seal the Chiefs’ victory in last season’s opener.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Earlier this week in practice, Newman drove the lane and, instead of shooting in traffic, fired a no-look pass to BJ Davis in the corner that went through his hands out of bounds.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
The pleasures of a friendship where age has no bounds will always prompt Gilbert to search for connections in surprising places.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2025
Flying you towards new experiences and scenes, taking a leap of faith, and holding no bounds.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
After a lifeless Eagles offense awoke with a third-quarter touchdown to pull within 26-14, Davis forced Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford out of bounds on a punt-forcing sack by chasing him halfway across the field.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Quarterback Marcus Mariota was on a run when he was shoved out of bounds by a Las Vegas Raiders defender.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
While the immediate retooling impacts the auto workforce across the state, the shifts also affect the international competition where experts think China and Europe are leaps and bounds ahead of American EV technology and adoption.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2025
With technology growing by leaps and bounds every day, more and more tasks can be automated.
—Adam Coffey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The duo begin a frantic game of hide-and-seek, with the rabbit running from one side of the tree to the other as the fawn bounds after it.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Bounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounds. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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