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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
Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 3 Jan. 2025
While the odds of success on such a desperation play are low, Moody inexplicably drilled his attempt straight out of bounds, giving teammates no chance to recover it.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
They are bounded by the instructions, guardrails and the scope that they have been given.
—Ian Gotts, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
The couple had difficulty believing Nola could scale a fence in a single bound, mainly because the dog rarely jumped inside the house.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Matters could be improved by leaps and bounds without major changes.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 3 Jan. 2025
While the odds of success on such a desperation play are low, Moody inexplicably drilled his attempt straight out of bounds, giving teammates no chance to recover it.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
After the final buzzer, former Magic shooting guard Terrence Ross, who contributes to the team’s radio broadcasts, came bounding through one of the arena’s tunnels, a gigantic smile on his face.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
They are bounded by the instructions, guardrails and the scope that they have been given.
—Ian Gotts, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Adjective
As the ball sailed through the air, his team’s fate hanging in the balance, Kaylin Moore seemed bound to be an observer to destiny.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
The couple had difficulty believing Nola could scale a fence in a single bound, mainly because the dog rarely jumped inside the house.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bound
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Thousands of miles away from their home in Philadelphia, Sara is determined to keep heading westward to meet Devin’s father in the California town of Crook Springs.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2025
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But his usual determined and diligent work led to an August 2024 return with impressive results, albeit in a relief/opener role, where he was limited to two innings and didn’t throw more than 38 pitches in an outing.—
Marc Topkin,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2025
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In a statement the night the fire reached the Villa, a Getty Center and Getty Villa Museum spokesperson said the museum benefitted from resolute brush clearance and hearty, double-wall construction.—
Matteo Moschella,
NBC News,
12 Jan. 2025
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This means rejecting, with resolute conviction, the seductive allure of victimhood and its tacit relinquishment of personal agency.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Even after landing Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges over the offseason, New York seems intent on adding more talent to their roster.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Jaylen Brown seemed intent on putting pressure on the rim throughout the game.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Bound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bound. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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