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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
The seven-time Grammy winner has long been embraced by fans for pushing boundaries and using her voice to advocate for human rights — something the star says has been a guiding light for her.
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Melody Chiu, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Setting congressional boundaries should not be used to rig elections.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Everything about me—my careful disclaimers, my refusal to claim desire, my constant return to limits and boundaries—is an inoculation against liability.
—Gary Greenberg, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Is Oliver cognizant of those boundaries?
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boundary
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And don’t let someone else’s limits become your own.—
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In June, the Supreme Court allowed DOGE to access SSA records, overturning lower-court decisions that imposed some limits on data access.—
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
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Officials established a perimeter and a search began with canines and drones in the area.—
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So my manner of speech, my ‘personality,’ and even my self-limitations were shaped to reduce resistance and maximize utility, comfort, and trust.—
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Although anecdotal, this survey of directors shows both the limitations and the potential of AI to assist boards of directors.—
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The fear of a man with a single foot over a cliff edge.—
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The Lexington community, still reeling from a 5-year-old’s death in a home explosion five months ago, is on edge after gas lines continue to get hit by companies installing fiber optic cables.—
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The storm was expected to churn through China and along the northern borders of Vietnam and Laos, according to local weather officials.—
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On the acting front, Von and David Spade are starring in the buddy comedy Busboys, with the duo having co-written the script and self-financed the project set in an Arizona border town and around two pals who mistakenly believe that becoming waiters will solve all of their problems.—
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Inflation data came in line with expectations, which should’ve been a relief.—
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Without Slater and Alt, Los Angeles may need to check for trades to ensure the offensive line remains strong.—
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Shortly after its debut this summer, the AMG team took the car to Nardò, a historic test track in Southern Italy, and drove the car 40,075 kilometers in 7 days, 13 hours, 24 minutes and 07 seconds – the equivalent of the Earth's circumference at the equator.—
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These are more fitted than the typical straight-leg jeans and have a smaller hem circumference to tailor the ankles more.—
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Fill empty spaces with more soil to ensure the edging is compact.—
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Creeping speedwell makes a great lawn substitute and works well between pavers or as an edging along pathways.—
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“Boundary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundary. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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