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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
When not splashed with colorful tiles, the floors are covered in handmade rugs; ornate decor shipped from Alexandria brings old-world charm; intricate crown molding highlights the tall, stately ceilings.
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
There are some surprise attractions too, from the Cartoon Museum, which documents the history of British cartoons, caricatures and comics, to the spectacular Byzantine-style Fitzrovia Chapel with its gold mosaic ceiling where King Charles recorded his Christmas broadcast in 2024.
—Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
Authorities said Shackelford helped by allowing inmates access to restricted areas, hiding drugs in a staff office ceiling, and escorting inmates through checkpoints to distribute the contraband.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
As seen in other small laundry rooms, the cabinets in this space extend all the way up to the ceiling.
—Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
There are some surprise attractions too, from the Cartoon Museum, which documents the history of British cartoons, caricatures and comics, to the spectacular Byzantine-style Fitzrovia Chapel with its gold mosaic ceiling where King Charles recorded his Christmas broadcast in 2024.
—Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
Authorities said Shackelford helped by allowing inmates access to restricted areas, hiding drugs in a staff office ceiling, and escorting inmates through checkpoints to distribute the contraband.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
As seen in other small laundry rooms, the cabinets in this space extend all the way up to the ceiling.
—Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceiling
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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The photos showed Vrabel and Russini holding hands and hugging on the roof of the Sedona resort.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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This traditional exterior receives an exciting modern revival with a standing-seam zinc roof paired with a striking dark green-and-white color palette.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Princeton team aimed to remove those limitations by integrating actuation directly into the material.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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But arbitration has several limitations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Rove provides onsite staff during peak charging hours, plus an indoor lounge, free Wi-Fi, restrooms, nighttime security, a shaded canopy, and 40 DC fast chargers.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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Visitors can enjoy heart-pounding adventures like zip lining through the forest canopy, rock climbing on the gorge’s steep cliffs, and whitewater rafting on the New River’s epic Class I to V rapids.—
Jordan Charbonneau,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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To many who will crowd into the Mojave tent to see him in all his shirtless glory, his music is a religion.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Any trigger that rolls through (cold front, outflow boundaries, remnants from yesterday's storms) will be enough to trigger storm development.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Republicans want to change congressional boundaries during a special legislative session in Florida, while Democrats are asking voters to approve a redistricting referendum in Virginia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Heat trimmed the deficit to 123-120 to play on a driving basket by Mitchell, only to see Ball score on the other end to make it 125-120 with 26 seconds to play.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Breakers Resort charges on the low end $1,000 a night.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Ceiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceiling. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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