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as in limit
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 to border
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 determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
I am bound and determined to write a novel before I turn 30
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Recent Examples of bound
Arcelia Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Apr. 2026
A’Marion McCoy - Philadelphia Eagles minicamp Cornerback A’Marion McCoy came on in leaps and bounds for Boise State in his two years for the program, and will now have a chance to continue proving himself for a Super Bowl-caliber team.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 27 Apr. 2026
Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
As Sac State bounds into the 2026 season as a first-time member of the FBS in the Mid-American Conference, Carter said his squad will not lack in effort.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Big Think, 27 Oct. 2025
Vorobok searched the library’s newspaper databases as well as city directories, Sanborn maps and bound editions of the original century-old newspapers, then compiled it all online with the help of the digital services team.
—Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Its water sample tested for dissolved solids, oil and grease, chlorides, sulfates, temperature and oxygen — all of which were within the bounds of Tesla’s permit.
—Arcelia Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Apr. 2026
A’Marion McCoy - Philadelphia Eagles minicamp Cornerback A’Marion McCoy came on in leaps and bounds for Boise State in his two years for the program, and will now have a chance to continue proving himself for a Super Bowl-caliber team.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
After all, in Game 3, Banchero made a game-clinching 3 in the final minute that bounded high off the back of the rim and miraculously fell through.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
As Sac State bounds into the 2026 season as a first-time member of the FBS in the Mid-American Conference, Carter said his squad will not lack in effort.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Over that time, galaxies, galaxy groups, and galaxy clusters all formed bound structures.
—Big Think, 27 Oct. 2025
Vorobok searched the library’s newspaper databases as well as city directories, Sanborn maps and bound editions of the original century-old newspapers, then compiled it all online with the help of the digital services team.
—Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bound
Adjective
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Church went to the Holy Land in search of sublimity; Twain fastened on the absurdities of those determined to find it.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The dog was also determined to be OK.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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The goal and Joao Pedro’s ping off the inside of Lucas Perri’s near post were the concerns, but beyond that, United were resolute at the back, but unable to muster anything of their own.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Bucks County, Pennsylvania, grandmother, then 76, looked frail but resolute.—
Craig R. McCoy,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The bottom line is that the pressure on the great American people, because of these people who are like really intent on American and Israeli destruction with their nuclear weapons, are still in power.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Well, part of what the government would have to prove is intent.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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“Bound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bound. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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