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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
How to store silver bars Home safes are the most accessible way to store silver bars, but Berkel flags a key limitation.
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Sharon Wu, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Instead of fighting against the limitations of your patio size, try playing into it with a cozy rustic design.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
His outing against Texas on Sunday demonstrated the limitations of his current ability.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The Celtics star has no such limitations this year.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for limitation
Sharon Wu, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Instead of fighting against the limitations of your patio size, try playing into it with a cozy rustic design.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
His outing against Texas on Sunday demonstrated the limitations of his current ability.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The Celtics star has no such limitations this year.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for limitation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitation
Noun
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But while inflation has surged and meat prices have soared, Minnesota's $70 per-event prize limit hasn't changed in nearly 40 years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Later, disciplined Saturn conjoins the Moon, reminding us to honor limits, confirm expectations, and be as reasonable as possible in this ever-shifting world.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch denounced a sustained crackdown on dissent under Talon, citing arbitrary detentions, tighter restrictions on public demonstrations and mounting pressure on independent media outlets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The United States eased some restrictions on sales of Russian crude imposed over its war against Ukraine, allowing countries to purchase oil that was already at sea until April 11.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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While an Anthropic spokesperson has said publicly that the AI lab does not degrade its models to better serve demand, there are reasons to believe the company is facing more acute constraints than some rivals.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Our method relaxes that constraint, allowing scientists to explore materials that were not practical before.—
Andrei Derevianko,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitation. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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