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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
the bridge has a weight limitation that bars heavy trucks from crossing it
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as in restriction
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
the state has some fairly strict limitations on the sale and use of alcoholic beverages
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as in constraint
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries
the limitation on the number of vehicles allowed on the island does not sit well with year-round residents
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Recent Examples of limitation
Despite these capabilities, the technology still faces limitations—early adopters report issues such as short battery life, overheating and discomfort during extended wear.
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Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Improved interaction in real-world conditions By combining capacitive touch and force sensing, the system addresses some limitations of traditional capacitive touch interfaces.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The one rule that was discussed and shut down was a proposal by the Cleveland Browns to allow teams to trade draft picks up to five years out from the current limitation of three years.
—Nick Harris
april 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Another limitation is that SpaceX is only offering the promotion in areas where Starlink has excess network capacity.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
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Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Improved interaction in real-world conditions By combining capacitive touch and force sensing, the system addresses some limitations of traditional capacitive touch interfaces.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The one rule that was discussed and shut down was a proposal by the Cleveland Browns to allow teams to trade draft picks up to five years out from the current limitation of three years.
—Nick Harris
april 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Another limitation is that SpaceX is only offering the promotion in areas where Starlink has excess network capacity.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitation
Noun
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The county says 40 wells throughout the county are currently not capped, with an additional 10 within Fort Collins city limits also vulnerable.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The toilet has been on-and-off limits to the crew ever since last week’s launch, prompting them to rely on a backup bag-and-funnel system for urinating.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Another patient had to switch to an injection because the pill’s dietary restrictions — which involve taking it with a small amount of water and waiting 30 minutes before eating or drinking — did not fit into their lifestyle, Hofflich said.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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There’s something to be said of Augusta National’s cell-phone restriction this time every year.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Jet fuel prices have doubled over the past month as crude supply problems have translated into supply constraints.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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That said, Springfield has hindered municipalities in important ways from addressing their budget constraints.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitation. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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