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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
Some disappointed fans lingered near the barricades and boundaries police had set up and were enforcing.
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Meriam Bouarrouj,
NBC news,
4 July 2026
Money, trust, emotional boundaries or an obligation could demand more of your attention today.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
But at this point in her career, Spiro could greatly benefit from having collaborators who can urge her to push past the boundaries that hold her just out of reach on Visitor.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 July 2026
The organization has since worked to better align the international promotion of French films, series, animation, documentaries and audiovisual programs at a time when boundaries between formats and platforms continue to blur.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Some disappointed fans lingered near the barricades and boundaries police had set up and were enforcing.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Neither government specifies how that logging should work across organizational boundaries, because the infrastructure to do so does not yet exist.
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Teodor Calin,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Lush greenery, clean, clear boundaries, and full blooms enhance its curb appeal.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
June 21 – July 22 Peace grows as boundaries become kinder.
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Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Meriam Bouarrouj,
NBC news,
4 July 2026
Money, trust, emotional boundaries or an obligation could demand more of your attention today.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
But at this point in her career, Spiro could greatly benefit from having collaborators who can urge her to push past the boundaries that hold her just out of reach on Visitor.
—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 July 2026
The organization has since worked to better align the international promotion of French films, series, animation, documentaries and audiovisual programs at a time when boundaries between formats and platforms continue to blur.
—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Some disappointed fans lingered near the barricades and boundaries police had set up and were enforcing.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Neither government specifies how that logging should work across organizational boundaries, because the infrastructure to do so does not yet exist.
—
Teodor Calin,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Lush greenery, clean, clear boundaries, and full blooms enhance its curb appeal.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
June 21 – July 22 Peace grows as boundaries become kinder.
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Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boundaries
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Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Plano for June 7th - June 13th, 2026.
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The Nathan’s Famous contest is a mix of athleticism and testing human limits.
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Security teams were designed around human identities and network perimeters.
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The agency said the attackers had allegedly plotted to use drones to cause explosions in buildings surrounding the event, force an evacuation toward a sniper team, and then breach the White House perimeters.
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Local services and programs affected by the weather included some office closings and even limitations on waterpark hours.
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Claims about savings, refunds, fees, limitations and problem-solving should be clear to customers and AI systems.
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Lingering Southwest wildfire conditions Elsewhere, thunderstorms expected to track along the heat dome’s edges from the Rockies to the northern Plains, with others forming along the Gulf Coast, could bring temporary afternoon relief, AccuWeather said.
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
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This is a film with genuine heart and authenticity that reflects modern Britain while speaking to audiences far beyond its borders.
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The United States and the European Union have expressed concern about China’s new ethnic unity law, which went into effect this week and gives Beijing the legal basis to take action against people outside its borders.
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Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.
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Shaft circumferences of 15 inches or more are being debuted by top brands like Vince Camuto and Sam Edelman.
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Two years later, Swift pushed the bounds of her beauty yet again, pairing a white, deep V-cut gown with a shaggy bob.
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In many cases, fishers are operating fully within the bounds of local regulations.
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“Boundaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundaries. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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