bounds
Britishplural noun
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(sometimes singular) a limit; boundary (esp in the phrase know no bounds )
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something that restrains or confines, esp the standards of a society
within the bounds of modesty
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See beat
Example Sentences
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Chip maker Nvidia —the world’s largest company—is testing the upper bounds of its recent monthslong range.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Attempts to stretch McGirt beyond its bounds have been consistently rejected.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
It is a direct challenge to the equilibrium that has kept tensions with China within manageable bounds in the past few months.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
Passes from the Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans sailed out of bounds.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
Bristle had started out after Pax, but his long bounds had outpaced hers and he had run hard all through the night, all through the morning.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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