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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
the language in the novel really is beyond the bounds of decency
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as in confines
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
colored outside the bounds of the drawing
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
being bounded on all sides by the Alps has helped Switzerland maintain its neutrality
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as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
I am bound and determined to write a novel before I turn 30
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Recent Examples of bound
Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2025
Achane stepped half a foot out of bounds on an apparent 44-yard touchdown reception down the left sideline.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
The 962-acre project area is generally bounded by Route 38 to the north, Keslinger Road to the south, Harley Road to the west and Brundige Road to the east, according to past reporting.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Rachel Crowell, Quanta Magazine, 28 July 2025
Her husband discovered her bound and dead with gunshot wounds, authorities reported.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 24 July 2025
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Noun
The typical college lifestyle pales in comparison to an impending war between Humans and Supes both within the bounds of Godolkin and elsewhere.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2025
Achane stepped half a foot out of bounds on an apparent 44-yard touchdown reception down the left sideline.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
Clairemont is bounded by Interstate 5 and Pacific Beach to the west, state Route 52 and University City to the north, Linda Vista to the south and Kearny Mesa to the east.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
The 962-acre project area is generally bounded by Route 38 to the north, Keslinger Road to the south, Harley Road to the west and Brundige Road to the east, according to past reporting.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
And to date, no one has improved on your lower bound.
—Rachel Crowell, Quanta Magazine, 28 July 2025
Her husband discovered her bound and dead with gunshot wounds, authorities reported.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bound
Adjective
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Their injuries were later determined to not be life threatening, according to court documents.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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In the movie, White is determined to take Cade to that point, and break him.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Despite long lines for entry and amenities, attendees remain calm and resolute, embracing the wait as part of the moment.—
Amanda Castro
Mandy Taheri
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Her music has always been resolute and uncompromising.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Sep. 2025
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The challenge for leaders is to see the sign in the window, ask the right questions, and take responsibility for ensuring that what’s communicated matches intent.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Still, the soon-to-be former Prime Minister seems intent on using his message to return Japan to a more reconciliatory position before his departure.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Bound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bound. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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