1
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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2
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
But Brooke says cutting off contact with her parents has been necessary to set boundaries — and even still, those haven’t been respected.
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Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
On March 19, an employee at Grand Teton National Park spotted a grizzly north of the park’s boundary.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
With Sony Music India’s expansive industry expertise and international reach, the partnership aims to spotlight diverse voices and push boundaries in the rapidly evolving Indian music industry.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Starlink’s global nature pushes the boundaries of traditional regulatory frameworks.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
On March 19, an employee at Grand Teton National Park spotted a grizzly north of the park’s boundary.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
With Sony Music India’s expansive industry expertise and international reach, the partnership aims to spotlight diverse voices and push boundaries in the rapidly evolving Indian music industry.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Starlink’s global nature pushes the boundaries of traditional regulatory frameworks.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boundary
Noun
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The plan would lift the debt limit To avoid a catastrophic financial default this summer, the Senate plan would raise the U.S. debt limit by $5 trillion.—
Claudia Grisales,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2025
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The House had boosted the debt limit by $4 trillion in its plan, but the Senate upped it to $5 trillion to push any further votes on the matter until after next year’s midterm elections.—
Time,
Time,
5 Apr. 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,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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To get here, these Tigers outlasted Michigan and then Michigan State, winning their Elite Eight draw with rigid perimeter defense and a 25-point, 14-board Broome showing.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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This means there will be limitations on who can view their content, see their profile information, and more.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
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Hamidreza Azizi, a research fellow at German think tank SWP Berlin, told Newsweek Tuesday despite ever closer ties between Tehran and Moscow, the limitations of their bilateral relationship had always been evident.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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A day after declaring their intention to capture large swathes of the crowded enclave, Israeli forces pushed into the city on Gaza's southern edge which had served as a last refuge for people fleeing other areas for much of the war.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi and Mahmoud Issa,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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The brass hardware gives it a hint of an edge to balance out the rustic wood, while the scalloped details on the doors adds some whimsy to the mix.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2025
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But a corresponding bill in neighboring Illinois, House Bill 1500, remains stuck in committee, and there is ample reason to be skeptical about any change to state borders taking place.—
Made by History,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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This policy shift is part of a broader strategy focused on trade enforcement, border security, and protecting domestic manufacturing.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 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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The entire circumference of Lake Chūzenji measures a little over nine miles and is lined with scenic trails.—
Paul Jebara,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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In the third century BC, for instance, the ancient Greek mathematician Eratosthenes estimated the circumference of the Earth—roughly 25,000 miles—by measuring shadows cast by the sun in just two cities about 500 miles apart.—
Leila Sloman,
WIRED,
23 Mar. 2025
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The green floral motif and scalloped edging add a vintage twist that is both timeless and charming.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 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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“Boundary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundary. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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