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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
At the plate, Boston got the job done, but the collective inability to consistently strike with runners in scoring position (17th in MLB) pushed down the ceiling of the group.
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Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
In 2011, the Wisconsin State Legislature altered the property tax levy formula limits, eliminating the 2% ceiling that local municipalities could draw from taxpayers in places where new construction couldn't justify a larger levy increase.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The design also incorporates durability, from waterproof construction and ultraviolet light protection to insulated roof panels with a decorative ceiling for polish.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Both levels feature tall ceilings and large windows that bring in plenty of natural light, making the interiors feel open and bright.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
In 2011, the Wisconsin State Legislature altered the property tax levy formula limits, eliminating the 2% ceiling that local municipalities could draw from taxpayers in places where new construction couldn't justify a larger levy increase.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The design also incorporates durability, from waterproof construction and ultraviolet light protection to insulated roof panels with a decorative ceiling for polish.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Both levels feature tall ceilings and large windows that bring in plenty of natural light, making the interiors feel open and bright.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceiling
Noun
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Now Kaprizov is a superstar and getting paid like one, taking reasonable expectations for star-caliber players and stretching them toward the upper limit of what’s allowable under the salary cap.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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There’s a limit of one dish per member.—
Helena Wegner,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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According to aircraft tracking service FlightRadar24, the Airbus H130 helicopter operated as Reach 5 had taken off from the roof of UC Davis Medical Center just minutes before the crash.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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For a start, everything felt much more enclosed, thanks primarily to the fibre-glass panels installed as the inner section of the roof at the same time as both ends were covered in 1963, giving a greenhouse-like feel.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Moulton’s Senate primary rationale, stated or otherwise, rests on the enduring public image of former President Joe Biden, who withdrew from his 2024 reelection bid after a disastrous debate against Trump revealed limitations of being in office at age 82 and beyond.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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There are still limitations, of course.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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That’s plenty of time to pick apples, hike under colorful canopies, snap photos in pumpkin patches, and indulge in every other fall favorite.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Shepman's swamp chestnut oak stands at 95 feet in height with a 318-inch circumference and a canopy spread of 118 feet.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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Louis Geri, of Vineland, had set up a tent on the steps of the Cathedral, which was due to hold its annual Red Mass, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said in a news release.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The board urges the alliance to request the necessary funding to support improved transportation within IPS boundaries and asks that all schools participate in a centralized system or forfeit a portion of their operations funding to support this centralized service.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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The original poster replied directly to this comment to clarify her boundaries.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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But if nothing else, this new environment should give Okoro breathing room to find his footing on the other end.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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As our colleagues at Bleacher Report wrote, ticket prices for the Los Angeles Lakers surged as speculation grew that James might actually be announcing the end of his playing career.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Ceiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceiling. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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