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as in limits
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 defines
to mark the limits of
the country is bounded by water on two sides
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as in borders
to serve as a border for
being bounded on all sides by the Alps has helped Switzerland maintain its neutrality
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Recent Examples of bounds
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
In many cases, fishers are operating fully within the bounds of local regulations.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The ball deflected of the keeper Nikola Vasilj, then Robinson, and went out of bounds.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Previously, there was about a 2-inch dropoff on either sideline behind the benches, which posed a risk of a twisted ankle if a player ran too far out of bounds.
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Shaun Goodwin
june 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
Gorsuch urged Congress to exercise its powers to write laws that place limits on the reach of regulatory agencies, and for courts to stop attempts by agencies to exceed those bounds.
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Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Mbokazi beat Jonathan David to the ball to kick it out of bounds, preventing a shot at an open net.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Instead, when balls go out of bounds the ball kids place them back on the cones and the players retrieve them from there.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
In December 2025, Sudakov and two of his graduate students drastically simplified the team’s coloring model, improving their new bounds even further.
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Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
26 June 2026
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2026
Oprah Winfrey bounds into view in a white dress.
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Jack Lang,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
Something as simple as adding a tablespoon of fresh ground flax or chia seeds to a smoothie can do leaps and bounds improvement in the microbiome itself.
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Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
Sister typically bounds around on their walks, but Bowen said the tiny dog kept sitting still on the road.
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Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
As Sac State bounds into the 2026 season as a first-time member of the FBS in the Mid-American Conference, Carter said his squad will not lack in effort.
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Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Her 3-point shooting has jumped leaps and bounds from the early part of her college career.
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Matthew Coller,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
Taking photos with the device so many people have in their pockets is leaps and bounds beyond photography equipment used during Apollo 17 – even the 1960s-era 35mm camera.
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Jennifer Levasseur,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2026
Star has grown by leaps and bounds the past decade and a half.
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Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
In many cases, fishers are operating fully within the bounds of local regulations.
—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The ball deflected of the keeper Nikola Vasilj, then Robinson, and went out of bounds.
—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Previously, there was about a 2-inch dropoff on either sideline behind the benches, which posed a risk of a twisted ankle if a player ran too far out of bounds.
—
Shaun Goodwin
june 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
Gorsuch urged Congress to exercise its powers to write laws that place limits on the reach of regulatory agencies, and for courts to stop attempts by agencies to exceed those bounds.
—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Mbokazi beat Jonathan David to the ball to kick it out of bounds, preventing a shot at an open net.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Instead, when balls go out of bounds the ball kids place them back on the cones and the players retrieve them from there.
—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
In December 2025, Sudakov and two of his graduate students drastically simplified the team’s coloring model, improving their new bounds even further.
—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
26 June 2026
Verb
Over a century later, the Himalayan blackberry has spread far beyond the modest backyard bounds its importers envisioned, opting instead to take over indiscriminately and displace the native trailing blackberry (Rubus ursinus) in the process.
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The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2026
Oprah Winfrey bounds into view in a white dress.
—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
Something as simple as adding a tablespoon of fresh ground flax or chia seeds to a smoothie can do leaps and bounds improvement in the microbiome itself.
—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
Sister typically bounds around on their walks, but Bowen said the tiny dog kept sitting still on the road.
—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
As Sac State bounds into the 2026 season as a first-time member of the FBS in the Mid-American Conference, Carter said his squad will not lack in effort.
—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Her 3-point shooting has jumped leaps and bounds from the early part of her college career.
—
Matthew Coller,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
Taking photos with the device so many people have in their pockets is leaps and bounds beyond photography equipment used during Apollo 17 – even the 1960s-era 35mm camera.
—
Jennifer Levasseur,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2026
Star has grown by leaps and bounds the past decade and a half.
—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounds
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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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Some disappointed fans lingered near the barricades and boundaries police had set up and were enforcing.
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Money, trust, emotional boundaries or an obligation could demand more of your attention today.
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The 1970s were truly when science fiction cinema made astronomical leaps into the public's consciousness and catapulted out of the B-movie bin to become a respected entertainment genre.
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For somebody who’s 6-foot-4 and 306 pounds, progress will be measured with baby steps more than giant leaps.
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The cruise line’s Marella Explorer 2 also offers cruises exclusively for grown-ups, which the line defines as those 17 and older.
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The company’s bet is that the same speed that defines its team can be brought to the systems companies rely on every day.
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Lithuania, which borders the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, has been one of Ukraine's staunchest allies during Russian President Vladimir Putin's more than four-year conflict with Kyiv, providing extensive military equipment and financial support.
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Sistan-Baluchistan, which borders Pakistan and Afghanistan, has long seen clashes between security forces, insurgents and drug smugglers.
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Playing bass in his place is Rob Jost, while harpist Mikaela Davis hops on a few tracks for levity, too.
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Pinkie’s German immigrant father Emil Clemens Horst built an empire around hops cultivation, including owning vast fields around Campus Commons and other Sacramento areas.
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Tandem jumps are skydiving experiences in which two people, often an instructor and a novice jumper, are attached together for the descent.
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After factoring in room and board and books, the cost jumps to $66,500.
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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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“Bounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounds. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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