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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
Chef Toni Romero isn't afraid to push the boundaries.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
While Hitchcock stayed at the Fairmont in San Francisco, cast and crew were housed at the El Rancho Tropicana motel, socialising together after long days of filming, and the boundaries between professional discipline and personal behaviour began to blur.
—Tony Lee Moral, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2026
Many Florida Republicans and Democrats have lived outside their district boundaries, especially after redistricting.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Be honest about what’s workable, and let creativity thrive within boundaries.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Even though the pushing and throwing motions forced the robots into excursions near the boundaries of their physical workspaces, and the pick-and-place maneuver demanded complex internal mathematical checks, all three machines were able to learn a functional policy via a single human demonstration.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
But infectious diseases do not pause at classroom doors or household boundaries.
—Sarah Marsicek, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
His plan calls for eliminating zoning rules that incentivize density as a condition for streamlined permitting, as well as removing urban growth boundaries that limit suburban expansion.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
Is there an art to talking to famous people who are famously stoic about their personal life and famously put up boundaries everywhere?
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
While Hitchcock stayed at the Fairmont in San Francisco, cast and crew were housed at the El Rancho Tropicana motel, socialising together after long days of filming, and the boundaries between professional discipline and personal behaviour began to blur.
—Tony Lee Moral, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2026
Many Florida Republicans and Democrats have lived outside their district boundaries, especially after redistricting.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Be honest about what’s workable, and let creativity thrive within boundaries.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Even though the pushing and throwing motions forced the robots into excursions near the boundaries of their physical workspaces, and the pick-and-place maneuver demanded complex internal mathematical checks, all three machines were able to learn a functional policy via a single human demonstration.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
But infectious diseases do not pause at classroom doors or household boundaries.
—Sarah Marsicek, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
His plan calls for eliminating zoning rules that incentivize density as a condition for streamlined permitting, as well as removing urban growth boundaries that limit suburban expansion.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
Is there an art to talking to famous people who are famously stoic about their personal life and famously put up boundaries everywhere?
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boundaries
Noun
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Emma Grede, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Good American jeans, said her businesses are being changed by artificial intelligence, though there are some areas that are off limits.—
Francine Lacqua,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Keep it simple, stay within your limits, and choose what actually supports you long term.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Where each of these perimeters begin and end can be fuzzy to the general observer.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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City Council Speaker Julie Menin deserves credit for advancing legislation that protects synagogues, churches, mosques and other places of worship by deploying safety perimeters keeping protesters at a distance.—
Elliot Cosgrove,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The next three points argue for limitations to patents and copyrights.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bring foil edges together to make a packet; crimp to seal tightly.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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Bake for 12–14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The North Star state now has an opportunity to write a narrative that positions it as a hub for both innovation and solidarity — harnessing stories that can travel beyond local borders and serve as a model for entrepreneurs everywhere.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Coneflower adapts to various soils and tolerates drought, adding color to borders and natural areas.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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Shaft circumferences of 15 inches or more are being debuted by top brands like Vince Camuto and Sam Edelman.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Storm took advantage of a huge personal foul penalty after Elijhah Badger had caught a 13-yard pass from Plummer and was standing out of bounds.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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The idiocy of these people knows no bounds.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Boundaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundaries. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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