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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 red brick building, with its geometric parapet wall and barrel plank ceiling, was built in the 1930s.
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Jenna Thompson
june 10, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Laviolette will have to amplify players like Quinton Byfield and Brandt Clarke, each a talented 23-year-old with high ceilings.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
For families who have been priced out by upfront costs rather than monthly payments, that $25,000 ceiling can be the difference between renting and owning.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Window coverings and ceiling fans are installed throughout the home, according to the listing.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
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Jenna Thompson
june 10, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Laviolette will have to amplify players like Quinton Byfield and Brandt Clarke, each a talented 23-year-old with high ceilings.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
For families who have been priced out by upfront costs rather than monthly payments, that $25,000 ceiling can be the difference between renting and owning.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Window coverings and ceiling fans are installed throughout the home, according to the listing.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceiling
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Businesses inside the security zone will still be allowed to operate under strict capacity limits.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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Those starting out with smaller investment limits might consider coins or small bullions, while those with higher balances to transfer might consider using a gold IRA.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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The roof of the central nave explodes with color, its gables decorated in vibrant ceramics.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The interview was interrupted multiple times because of rain pattering against the barn roof where it was being held.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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The Reddit dataset has limitations since the user base skews younger and male, but the signal aligns with what clinicians have been describing for years.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Robotic grid guardians Power utilities in southwestern China are using robotic snakes to inspect power lines, showcasing a new approach to infrastructure monitoring in environments where drones face limitations.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Antique furnishings and high ceilings give it a stately feel, with plenty of decor ideas to bookmark—starting with the lace canopy curtains in the bedroom.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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The Air is a sedan with breathing room, particularly on models equipped with a glass canopy.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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The 6th Congressional District, which mostly consists of areas in Sacramento and Placer counties, is supposed to be a safe blue seat under the new boundaries passed with Proposition 50.—
Mathew Miranda
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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In the end, Garrett took the decision to only include phenomena detected above the Kármán Line (the official boundary between Earth and space, 62 miles, or 100 kilometers, above the ground) in the protocols.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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A little play tent with a play campfire had been thoughtfully set up for my kids in the living room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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While Carver was born on the farm near the end of the Civil War, visitors today can see a reconstructed cabin marking his birthplace.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The purpose and the extent of hunting were radically altered by the arrival of European guns and markets—the killing of wild animals became an occupation with commercial ends, for both whites and Indians; and wild hides and wild meat became the goods of an insatiable marketplace.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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“Ceiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceiling. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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