borders

[bawr-derz] / ˈbɔr dərz /

NOUN

confines

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bounds environs purview

STRONG

circumference compass country dimension edge end extent limits orbit periphery precinct proportions purlieus radius range reach region scope sweep term terrain territory

Antonyms

STRONG

center inside interior middle

WEAK

open

Example Sentences

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Comedy transcends lines and borders, so when we heard that comedian Mike Ward hopped his own border in Canada to be at Dynasty Typewriter, we were all in.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The “Norteña” projects highlight the grit and glamour of life between borders.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Since the start of the war, Ukraine has developed an arsenal of long-range drones which are often able to hit targets many hundreds of miles from its borders.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

This is so wrong it borders on satire.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

‘Even the Elves do likewise at need, and blindfolded we crossed the borders of fair Lothlórien. Gimli the dwarf took it ill, but the hobbits endured it.’

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

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