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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
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Edgecombe blocked Williams’ attempt with his left hand and then batted it out of bounds with his right.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2026
Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2025
Behind a big mama grizzly bounded a months-old cub.
—Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Big Think, 27 Oct. 2025
Vorobok searched the library’s newspaper databases as well as city directories, Sanborn maps and bound editions of the original century-old newspapers, then compiled it all online with the help of the digital services team.
—Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe tipped the pass and McCaffrey couldn’t grab it, leading to Drake Thomas intercepting it and going out of bounds at the 3-yard line.
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In the intersection of Selby and Western avenues, the same program will take effect within the area bounded by Selby Avenue, Western Avenue, Summit Avenue and Dale Street.
—Adjective
Over that time, galaxies, galaxy groups, and galaxy clusters all formed bound structures.
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Left in the dark Early in the pandemic, Florida was determined to keep a lid of secrecy on the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.—
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In a landscape of fear and scarcity, where basic ingredients are nearly impossible to find, Lamia sets out on a determined journey throughout the big city in search of eggs, flour and sugar.—
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But Sarah remains resolute, Bert tamps down his desire to make a quick buck — for a while, at least — and the situation starts to draw national attention, thanks to the involvement of a white civil rights attorney and a Black reporter from up north.—
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Despite his anger, the woman remained confused but resolute.—
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More than anything, O’Leary is intent on branding himself a champion of capitalism.—
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The members of NewJeans had originally seemed intent on appealing the decision before ultimately deciding to open up talks of a return with Ador.—
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“Bound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bound. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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