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as in restricted
having distinct or certain limits
to avoid overcrowding, the number of tickets to the outdoor concerts is limited
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as in finite
having a limit
competition for limited resources among growing populations is often a source of international conflict
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as in confined
to set bounds or an upper limit for
limit the note to a few words
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as in defined
to mark the limits of
adjectives limit the meanings of nouns
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Recent Examples of limited
Aditi Sharma, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2026
Cannabis businesses face a similar challenge, with limited opportunities to participate in the economic activity surrounding the World Cup.
—Peter Su, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama mostly showcased his stardom, but Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson also limited his effectiveness.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Adjective
Within the limited square footage, homelife and work life flow easily into one another.
—Aditi Sharma, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2026
Cannabis businesses face a similar challenge, with limited opportunities to participate in the economic activity surrounding the World Cup.
—Peter Su, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Verb
The skepticism isn’t limited to Chicago.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama mostly showcased his stardom, but Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson also limited his effectiveness.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limited
Adjective
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Drone operators who violate the restricted space face criminal penalties.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The deal will also save the Panthers from placing a restricted tender on Coker in 2027.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The supply of properties that check all these boxes — functional ranch infrastructure, winery entitlements, the land and water profile that makes genuine self-sufficiency possible — is finite in ways that new construction can’t solve.—
Lindsey Harn,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Experts said that given finite defense resources, the capital, Kyiv – a main strategic target and the seat of government – would be expected to be better defended than other regions and less populated areas.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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It will be defined by who constructs the systems that allow both to scale together—and who had the capital, the patience, and the mandate to start building before anyone else.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Boxy, Straight-Lined Furniture Sharp angles and rigid silhouettes once defined contemporary interiors, but designers are increasingly embracing softer forms.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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There is a definite increase in riders who camp out, play loud music, are menacing, smoke, or walk back and forth selling products or asking for handouts and riders who shout, swear and intimidate.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Of course, there are definite drawbacks to this method, such as making your car more vulnerable to theft or vandalism, not to mention damage in the event of an unexpected rainstorm.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Sewers can contain numerous hazards, including noxious and potentially deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Darker colors like charcoal or slate gray absorb light and can make a kitchen feel more confined.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
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“Limited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limited. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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