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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
Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 June 2025
The compact dwelling maximizes its limited footprint with space-saving design, though still had to make some compromises.
—New Atlas, 30 June 2025
Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
There’s no arguing that Milwaukee is limited in terms of market-size.
—Andrew Wagner, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Launched by the Match Group in 2022, Stir is made just for single parents—so there’s no need to explain your schedule, priorities, or why time is limited.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 June 2025
The compact dwelling maximizes its limited footprint with space-saving design, though still had to make some compromises.
—New Atlas, 30 June 2025
Verb
However, injuries, primarily, again limited his ability to remain in the Pelicans' lineup.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
There’s no arguing that Milwaukee is limited in terms of market-size.
—Andrew Wagner, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limited
Adjective
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This was the fourth restricted airspace violation of the day and not the last.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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This is a difficult market for restricted free agents.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Alas, neither of these women can imagine just how finite that time will be.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
2 July 2025
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Just as a mirror cannot be put back together, Lorde is newly aware that all of this — her relationships, her body, her work — is finite.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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The values were not defined for respondents but left to their own interpretation.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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In an era dominated by CGI, Hung emphasizes the physical authenticity that defined Hong Kong action while acknowledging modern techniques.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The video is generally crisp, though the limited frame rate (15 fps) is a definite weakness with moving subjects.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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There are definite reasons to question Rodgers' commitment to the Steelers.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The ship could be a ferry, a tug, or other coastal vessel traveling within a very confined area.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Jan. 2017
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And a subway car is a confined space where there may be no easy way to escape danger.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Limited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limited. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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