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
The 1975 single — which features verses sung in both English and Spanish — broke boundaries in the music industry by becoming a crossover hit, reaching No. 1 on both the Hot Country Songs chart and the Billboard Hot 100.
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
Goodrich describes Lovely Weather as a creative studio that will push the boundaries of digital media, blending comedy, storytelling, and cultural insight to create everything from viral social videos to campaigns, and soon, original films and TV shows.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
Testing boundaries: At a moment when global institutions are crumbling and a new order has not yet emerged, no one knows what’s allowed and what’s forbidden anymore.
—Katrin Bennhold, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Lamm is responsible for Chaotic Moon Studios, a software design and development company that pushed the boundaries of digital experiences.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
Goodrich describes Lovely Weather as a creative studio that will push the boundaries of digital media, blending comedy, storytelling, and cultural insight to create everything from viral social videos to campaigns, and soon, original films and TV shows.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
Testing boundaries: At a moment when global institutions are crumbling and a new order has not yet emerged, no one knows what’s allowed and what’s forbidden anymore.
—Katrin Bennhold, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Lamm is responsible for Chaotic Moon Studios, a software design and development company that pushed the boundaries of digital experiences.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boundary
Noun
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The standard residential plan has no firm data cap and no allotted data limit for full-speed service.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
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There’s a 14-day maximum limit on stays, and a park entrance fee is required to enter Everglades National Park to access Flamingo Lodge and the restaurant.—
Mariette Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
16 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,
17 Apr. 2025
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These structures, the center core and open perimeters, are already built.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Despite its impressive findings, the study did have some limitations.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
10 Apr. 2025
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The cooperative’s governing documents guide the board’s decisions, outlining specific responsibilities and limitations.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2025
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Roberts has played several positions across the defensive front but has been primarily an edge defender.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Six female celebs — including pop songstress Katy Perry, journalist Gayle King and Jeff Bezos’s fiancée, author Lauren Sánchez — are slated to blast off Monday morning in a Blue Origin rocket headed for the edge of space.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 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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Mint spreads by rhizomes, and a garden bed with deep edging will prevent most escapees.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 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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“Boundary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundary. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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