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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
there's a ceiling on prices
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Recent Examples of ceiling
The exterior carries a breezy, coastal joint feel, with large ferns swaying from the patio ceiling and wicker chairs.
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Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2025
Velour banners with artwork of fish, fowl and fauna hang from the tall ceilings of a lower seating area connected to the cafeteria.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
Similar to the photograph of Vance and his son, the image shows Obama staring up at the ceiling and admiring the artwork.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The rest of the staircase dangled from the ceiling.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
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Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2025
Velour banners with artwork of fish, fowl and fauna hang from the tall ceilings of a lower seating area connected to the cafeteria.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
Similar to the photograph of Vance and his son, the image shows Obama staring up at the ceiling and admiring the artwork.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The rest of the staircase dangled from the ceiling.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceiling
Noun
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However, this is still less than the permissible federal limit for occupational exposure.—
Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The income limit is higher for couples and for parents applying for children.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The covered but open-air space now has a new roof with five retractable awnings to protect against the ocean breeze, a new high-top counter with eight seats facing the water, new dining tables, new or reupholstered furnishings and new light fixtures.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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That would drain funds that could be used to replace aging roofs or make repairs at other schools that are in better condition.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
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Elderly adults are more susceptible to diseases, impairments and mobility limitations that require prescription drugs and accessories like walkers, shower seats, incontinence products, pacemakers and insulin pumps.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Read product labels for specific uses and limitations.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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That subtle and alluring mix includes a custom gray mohair rug by Augusta Hoffman Studio, gray plaster walls, and warmer Rose Uniacke textiles on the Roman shades, bed, and canopy.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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Photo : Courtesy of Shinta Mani Resorts Shinta Mani Wild | Cambodia To access this luxurious tent retreat deep in the rainforests of Cambodia’s Cardamom National Park, guests have the option to strap into a zip line and slide for 1,300 feet over the jungle canopy.—
Vivian Song,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2025
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Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The projections were apparently also used during the festival’s first weekend and led to the livestream of the band’s set being cut off; on the second weekend, the Sonora tent’s sets were not livestreamed, presumably due to those messages.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2025
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Art Across Boundaries Since a young age, Yi Ming has been passionate about the power the visual arts possess to transcend not only philosophical and disciplinary boundaries, but also cultural and national borders.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Without the boundaries of a traditional office, remote workers can easily blur the lines between work and personal life, leading to distractions, procrastination, or even burnout.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Jopling is a hitman with skull rings and a sadistic streak who does all sorts of dirty work, including engaging in some light decapitation and throwing a cat out the window before meeting an amusing end off a snowy cliff.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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The meeting lasted about 15 minutes inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, where Francis often preached the need for a peaceful end to the war, just before Trump and Zelenskyy took their seats at the outdoor funeral service.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Ceiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceiling. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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