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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
Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 May 2025
Humanity's ability to image the heavens has improved by leaps and bounds since the invention of the telescope in 1608.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 22 May 2025
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
On the final hole, Thomas' approach splashed into the water before bounding up off of a rock and settling just next to the creek.
—Troy Finnegan, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
There were blood splatters and bullet holes on the walls and the missionaries saw two bound people taken outside and subsequently heard gunshots.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
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Noun
The one-year recognition for her character, Ofglen, appears to fall outside the bounds of eligibility, but the streamer is hopeful the TV Academy will consider her circumstances.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 May 2025
Humanity's ability to image the heavens has improved by leaps and bounds since the invention of the telescope in 1608.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 22 May 2025
Verb
The 75-acre development site is bounded by Dixie Highway on the east, I-95 on the west, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on the north and Atlantic Boulevard on the south.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
On the final hole, Thomas' approach splashed into the water before bounding up off of a rock and settling just next to the creek.
—Troy Finnegan, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Adjective
The bound kittens were also tied together in one bunch.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
There were blood splatters and bullet holes on the walls and the missionaries saw two bound people taken outside and subsequently heard gunshots.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bound
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This could be the reason that Republicans seem determined to give them a tax cut.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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His interest in the appraisals made by determined minds informed every issue of Lapham’s Quarterly.—
Donovan Hohn
June 13,
Literary Hub,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Coupling calmness with resolute silence can be masterful.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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But as the match progressed, Djokovic – who turned 38 on Thursday – showed the kind of resolute determination which appeared to have deserted him of late, breaking Hurkacz four times in a tiebreak after each player had held serve throughout the second set.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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David Becker | Getty Images News | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese companies are so intent on global expansion that even the biggest stock offering to date on Shanghai’s tech-heavy STAR board counts the U.S. as one of its biggest markets, on par with China.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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Or private equity investors intent on maximizing profits might decide to pick up Warner Bros.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
9 June 2025
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“Bound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bound. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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