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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
This is because pups likely do not understand the rules set in place by adult dogs yet and could overstep boundaries.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Those boundaries were tested during the first Trump Administration.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 16 Mar. 2025
Since emotional labor often lacks clear boundaries, the habit of providing extensive context and reassurance can extend across both personal and professional settings.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The source also doubled down about how the couple and Ben put up strict boundaries with each other.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Mar. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Those boundaries were tested during the first Trump Administration.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 16 Mar. 2025
Since emotional labor often lacks clear boundaries, the habit of providing extensive context and reassurance can extend across both personal and professional settings.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The source also doubled down about how the couple and Ben put up strict boundaries with each other.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boundary
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Emergency Regulations Ban Hemp With THC The emergency regulations prohibit the sale of consumable hemp products with detectable amounts of THC, the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana, or other intoxicating cannabinoids, and set a limit of five servings per package for such products.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Enable transaction alerts and spending limits: Set up real-time alerts for transactions and daily spending limits on your cards.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
12 Mar. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
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His unreliable perimeter shot means defenders sag off him, clogging driving lanes and forcing him to rely more on his quickness to generate opportunities.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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But Trump’s order may face limitations short of an act of Congress, which has through the years tried to shield the journalistic entities from political influence.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2025
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For example, physical limitations, a baby that is in absolute melt-down mode, or even a feeling of general and perhaps sudden unease at your surroundings (always go with your gut).—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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Resolution on Joey Bosa, the four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher who is mulling interest from Miami.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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The inability to find a disruptive pass rusher and the lack of game-changing edge rushers still available would suggest trading him would be even more detrimental to the hopes of resuscitating the pass rush.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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The storms are expected to develop in the early afternoon near the Kansas-Missouri border, then rapidly travel east, reaching Kansas City around 4 p.m., the forecast shows.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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Israel has never fully demarcated its borders with its neighbors.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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The goal of this relationship is to save you time, trouble, and money down the line.—
Brady Slack,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
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In the meantime, the operator said it’s making progress on its remediation plan, including analysis of other areas and additional in-line inspections.—
Joe Sutton,
CNN,
10 Feb. 2023
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And that’s probably enough pie for one day for people watching their own circumferences.—
Randy McMullen,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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March 14 is commonly referred to as Pi Day, a day that aims to celebrate the ratio of the circumference of a circle.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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Each piece comes in a baby blue shade and is adorned with a delicate white floral pattern, bright flower artwork, and embossed beaded edging.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Shorter types need to be featured farther forward, and trailing types are used for bed edgings.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Boundary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundary. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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