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as in limit
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 perimeter
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 boundary
Set boundaries: Self-reflect and find out what’s important to you.
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Meg Walters, Glamour, 27 May 2025
In December, for example, Turkey announced a plan to negotiate an exclusive economic zone agreement with Syria that would define maritime boundaries to give each country exclusive rights to explore and exploit resources, including oil and gas, within its own zone.
—Natasha Hall, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
Because there’s no word for boundaries in Japanese.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025
Wanting to avoid a repeat of past experiences, the woman decided to set a boundary.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Meg Walters, Glamour, 27 May 2025
In December, for example, Turkey announced a plan to negotiate an exclusive economic zone agreement with Syria that would define maritime boundaries to give each country exclusive rights to explore and exploit resources, including oil and gas, within its own zone.
—Natasha Hall, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
Because there’s no word for boundaries in Japanese.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025
Wanting to avoid a repeat of past experiences, the woman decided to set a boundary.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boundary
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Since then, Iran has expanded its nuclear program, enriching uranium to 60 percent—well above the 3.67 percent limit but below weapons-grade levels.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Summary True balance isn't found in the middle ground, but by pushing your limits.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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While his admission may seem like a slight, cracking the list of the league’s top 10 defenders each season is a difficult task, particularly for perimeter players whose efforts aren’t as well represented by defensive metrics.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
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Compton High is relying instead on a secure campus perimeter, cameras throughout campus and facial recognition technology.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Confronted with the limitations of time and money in a difficult custom market for midsize superyachts, brands and designers are dreaming up semi-custom designs.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
25 May 2025
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Risks and limitations At high doses, the drug can cause adverse health issues that affect cardiovascular, respiratory and neurologic function, which can be fatal, said the American Addiction Centers website.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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In the second round of the playoffs, against the defending champion, the Boston Celtics, the script was flipped: the Knicks got down by huge margins in the first two games but came storming back for the victory in both, creating a 2–0 edge.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
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Special teams ace/edge rusher DeAngelo Malone also would be a difficult cut.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, tens of thousands of large bugs have descended on Great Smoky Mountains National Park along the North Carolina-Tennessee border, according to the National Park Service.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2025
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Neighborhoods on the San Diego-Poway border were under evacuation warning due to a brush fire, sheriff’s officials said.—
Kristina Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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The goal of this relationship is to save you time, trouble, and money down the line.—
Brady Slack,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
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In the meantime, the operator said it’s making progress on its remediation plan, including analysis of other areas and additional in-line inspections.—
Joe Sutton,
CNN,
10 Feb. 2023
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The engagement ring appeared to be an oval-cut diamond set on a pavé set with diamonds circling the circumference of the ring.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Heart rate Waist circumference Physical activity levels and daily steps Sleep patterns Menstrual cycle Optimize Your Nutrition Abby Chan, MS, RDN is a registered dietitian and co-owner of Evolve Flagstaff, a collaborative health and performance center in Flagstaff, Arizona.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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For lawn care, start with just mowing before adding edging and landscaping.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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To add a simple yet effective border to your garden, skip the plastic edging and instead go for a more natural look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Boundary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundary. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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