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

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Ben Weston, who runs a YouTube channel about North Korea, visited a special economic zone near the China and Russia borders last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Fure said she was also concerned about plastics ending up in the Hogsmill River, which borders the southern edge of the site.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack confirmed the visa issuances, saying that "sports transcends borders, and we look forward to welcoming competitors and fans from around the world."

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

"Sports transcends borders, and we look forward to welcoming competitors and fans from around the world," the ambassador said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Oshiro never knew if he crossed any borders.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

borders

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