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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
Soaring ceilings, wide open spaces, and clean lines give a fresh and modern feel.
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Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2025
There were false ceilings and sealed off spaces — through which the fire could travel unseen by firefighters.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
Rather than doors built floor to ceiling, they are corrugated plastic sheets.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025
Inside, the home retains a wealth of original charm: high ceilings, wide pine floors, intricate woodwork, and tall windows that usher in natural light.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
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Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2025
There were false ceilings and sealed off spaces — through which the fire could travel unseen by firefighters.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
Rather than doors built floor to ceiling, they are corrugated plastic sheets.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025
Inside, the home retains a wealth of original charm: high ceilings, wide pine floors, intricate woodwork, and tall windows that usher in natural light.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceiling
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The current guidelines drinking – a limit of two drinks or less per day for men, and one per day for women – have been the same since 1990.—
Jeffrey Kopp,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Dallas for Aug. 3rd - Aug. 9th, 2025.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
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Several parents expressed anger at the Kyrene School District Governing Board meeting on Aug. 5 over the handling of air quality issues stemming from a school roof construction project.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Raven motifs crept into the production design at every turn: Nevermore Academy’s front gates, Principal Weems’ office, roof tiles that resembled feathers, and the school’s mascot.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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One of the primary limitations as companies work toward the goal of artificial general intelligence (AGI) is the scarcity of reliable training data.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
5 Aug. 2025
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There are always limitations to consider, and this research is no exception to that rule.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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The landscaping will incorporate leaf canopies and shaded gathering spots, inspiring the name.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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Soak the entire area under the tree’s canopy to a depth of about 8 inches to ensure the extensive root zone receives adequate moisture.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
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Then, at 1 p.m., a black tuk-tuk rattled down the sandy path between tents.—
Ghada Abdulfattah,
The Atlantic,
5 Aug. 2025
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Aug. 2025
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Still, once Venus meets with Saturn and Neptune on Aug. 25 and 26, you are encouraged to set firm boundaries with yourself or a significant other.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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When a client doesn’t just smile but elevates—makes more money, sets stronger boundaries or magnetizes healthier relationships—you’re no longer delivering a program.—
Shay Levister,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Trump officials counter that the chips represent lower-tier technology and the highest end of the US chip stack isn’t will remain blocked.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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If the roadside is your only option, pull off as far as possible, preferably past the end of a guard rail, and wait until the storm passes.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Ceiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceiling. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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