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
Many of the camp's structures exist within flood hazard areas defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and new buildings have been built within those boundaries over the years.
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Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Rosman is a town of about 730 people in Transylvania County on the eastern boundary of Pisgah National Forest, 9 miles southwest of Brevard.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2025
The sheriff’s office said that containment means the fire is likely to stay within boundaries, but there is still a probability of something like weather creating conditions where the fire could escape.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 11 July 2025
Despite a momentary pause, ICE resumed raids days later, leaving officials uncertain about enforcement boundaries.
—Amanda Castro
billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Rosman is a town of about 730 people in Transylvania County on the eastern boundary of Pisgah National Forest, 9 miles southwest of Brevard.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2025
The sheriff’s office said that containment means the fire is likely to stay within boundaries, but there is still a probability of something like weather creating conditions where the fire could escape.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 11 July 2025
Despite a momentary pause, ICE resumed raids days later, leaving officials uncertain about enforcement boundaries.
—Amanda Castro
billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boundary
Noun
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Make no mistake, the new 90% limit has no impact on the 2025 tax returns that will be filed early next year.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
10 July 2025
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Or why certain business owners should get a special tax deduction and the ability to avoid any limits on their SALT deduction while all workers and other business owners get neither benefit.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Jacket; Although warmer and dryer conditions are anticipated the fire is expected to remain in its current perimeter.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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No Wires, No Noise, No Worries—Just Smarter Lawn Care Unlike most models on the market, which require burying a perimeter boundary wire, this model does not.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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And that our natural limitations are not just physical, but also social and cognitive.—
Pia Lauritzen,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Over the years, however, that limitation has been dropped.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
12 July 2025
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The tiles are made from non-toxic, BPA-free plastic with smooth, rounded edges.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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Periphery, fresh off their 2025 release Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre, will bring their signature technical wizardry to the tour, while Honey Revenge, whose debut album Retrograde Heart has been praised for its infectious hooks and alternative edge, will add an exciting contrast to the lineup.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
9 July 2025
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On May 10, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake near the Tennessee-North Carolina border was felt as far east as Charlotte, the USGS reported.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 July 2025
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The mock-up movie poster stood out amid a slew of other posts that focused on high-stakes matters such as the Trump Administration’s border patrol policies and the relief efforts for the devastating Texas floods.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
12 July 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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Nutrients reported that artichoke leaf extract reversed the symptoms of metabolic syndrome, including waist circumference and high blood sugar, in obese rats fed a high-fat diet.7 The same has yet to be shown in humans.—
Yasmine S. Ali,
Verywell Health,
3 July 2025
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What is pi? March 14 (think 3.14) is commonly referred to as Pi Day, a day that aims to celebrate the ratio of the circumference of a circle.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Neither wood, plastic, nor metal edgings contain Kurapia.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Testers praised its edging, smearing, and all-day comfort.—
The Editors,
Outside Online,
26 June 2025
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“Boundary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundary. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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