1
as in restricting
to set bounds or an upper limit for
limit the note to a few words
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2
as in defining
to mark the limits of
adjectives limit the meanings of nouns
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Recent Examples of limiting
Experts also note that while limiting plastic exposure is likely helpful, focusing on tap water may not be the most effective way to go about it.
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Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
Facing fuel shortages, governments from Bangladesh to Vietnam have called for stricter energy conservation measures, including working from home and limiting air conditioning usage.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
However, some people, who may be more sensitive to the effects of mercury and other contaminants, should consider limiting their intake.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
With social boundaries limiting the ability to film with teenage girls and young women, the film instead draws upon the voices and presence of older women, to address gender realities.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
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Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
Facing fuel shortages, governments from Bangladesh to Vietnam have called for stricter energy conservation measures, including working from home and limiting air conditioning usage.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
However, some people, who may be more sensitive to the effects of mercury and other contaminants, should consider limiting their intake.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
With social boundaries limiting the ability to film with teenage girls and young women, the film instead draws upon the voices and presence of older women, to address gender realities.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limiting
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South Korea is restricting the export of jet fuel.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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Spot prices of Brent crude, the international standard, were around $109, up more than 50% since the start of the war, when Iran began restricting traffic through the strait.—
Sam Mednick,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Astor family were the defining dynasty of New York's Gilded Age, and that spirit of grandeur and meticulous hosting has traveled with the brand ever since.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Dowd returns to her career-defining role as Aunt Lydia, who is now the leader of the school where Agnes and Daisy are students.—
Alex Cramer,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Limiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limiting. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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