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as in limits
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 perimeters
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 boundaries
Not only do these gins demonstrate outstanding quality, but many are pushing the boundaries of gin in new and unexpected ways, often by using local botanicals that add a new aroma and flavor dimension to gin while retaining its character.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Parents must set boundaries, manage screen time, and prioritize family well-being over clicks and likes.
—Andrae Bailey, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
Mueller echoed this sentiment, noting that tequila’s popularity will allow producers to explore the boundaries of the spirit.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Think smaller, established companies in the space showing off what’s new and gutsy startups eager to push boundaries.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 4 Jan. 2025
These are all pivotal industry moments that have contributed to the shift in perception and redefinition of fashion and continue to do so by pushing boundaries and inspiring popular culture.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Trippe says the system would open a completely new window into the processes taking place in the vicinity of the black holes' event horizons, the boundaries from beyond which nothing escapes.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
For marketing professionals, the challenge is balancing personalization with privacy, respecting individual boundaries even when data offers powerful predictive abilities.
—Beate Van Loo-Born, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The implications reach beyond the boundaries of states where political leaders are already pushing to send public taxpayer dollars to religious schools.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Parents must set boundaries, manage screen time, and prioritize family well-being over clicks and likes.
—Andrae Bailey, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
Mueller echoed this sentiment, noting that tequila’s popularity will allow producers to explore the boundaries of the spirit.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Think smaller, established companies in the space showing off what’s new and gutsy startups eager to push boundaries.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 4 Jan. 2025
These are all pivotal industry moments that have contributed to the shift in perception and redefinition of fashion and continue to do so by pushing boundaries and inspiring popular culture.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Trippe says the system would open a completely new window into the processes taking place in the vicinity of the black holes' event horizons, the boundaries from beyond which nothing escapes.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
For marketing professionals, the challenge is balancing personalization with privacy, respecting individual boundaries even when data offers powerful predictive abilities.
—Beate Van Loo-Born, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The implications reach beyond the boundaries of states where political leaders are already pushing to send public taxpayer dollars to religious schools.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Boundaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundaries. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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