frontiers

plural of frontier
as in borders
a region along the dividing line between two countries the Apaches were once feared on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico frontier

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Recent Examples of frontiers In recent years, General Motors has consistently sought to demonstrate that its investments in autonomous driving systems and software services can yield high margin revenue and open new growth frontiers. — CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026 Cognitive intelligence could allow Washington to unlock the frontiers of scientific discovery, from materials science to pharmaceuticals. — Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026 This may become one of the most important frontiers of AI governance. — Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The founders intend to keep testing new frontiers, with one tweak to the company’s leadership ranks. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 Sometimes, the company wields similar ingredients and frontiers differently across brands to make an impact. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Data centers have emerged as a key, contentious campaign issue in Florida’s elections as the industry increasingly looks to Florida as one of its next frontiers. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 The show explores the rich frontiers of canon, creating narrative threads to expand and accentuate the people, planets, and purpose of the Star trek universe. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026 It was named after the Emperor Hadrian, who toured the northern provinces of Germany and Britain in 121–122 to consolidate the empire’s frontiers. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 21 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontiers
borders
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  • When strong protections are easier to access, more entrepreneurs can participate in the digital economy, sell across borders, and adopt new technologies with confidence.
    — Michael Miebach, Time, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Officials agreed to strengthen cross-border surveillance, share information, and keep borders open.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

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“Frontiers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontiers. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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