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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
Photos and videos shared by the Israeli fire and rescue service showed fires, broken glass and ceiling panels scattered on the floor.
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Arkansas Online, 20 June 2025
Those additions should help, but drafting Carter is what raises the defense’s ceiling.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 19 June 2025
One-third of roofers and workers who install drywall and ceiling tiles were undocumented, as were a quarter of maids and housekeepers, and nearly one-fifth of brickmasons.
—Julia Ingram, CBS News, 19 June 2025
The format initially launched with a 30-second ceiling, but that has since been increased to 60 seconds.
—ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025
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Arkansas Online, 20 June 2025
Those additions should help, but drafting Carter is what raises the defense’s ceiling.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 19 June 2025
One-third of roofers and workers who install drywall and ceiling tiles were undocumented, as were a quarter of maids and housekeepers, and nearly one-fifth of brickmasons.
—Julia Ingram, CBS News, 19 June 2025
The format initially launched with a 30-second ceiling, but that has since been increased to 60 seconds.
—ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceiling
Noun
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On Thursday, during an appearance on Fox Business' Mornings with Maria, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright warned that the grid was reaching its limit.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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The Senate bill would reduce the deductions for individuals making over $150,000, while the House bill does not include income limits.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
28 June 2025
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Plata then dribbles inside against Gusto’s momentum and strikes the ball into the roof of the goal, but Sanchez saves it.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Satellite images show a hole in the domed roof of the facility caused by a blast.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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The study also hasn’t yet been peer-reviewed and has some limitations in its design.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
19 June 2025
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This protection mechanism has clear limitations, though.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Certain regions of the city may also be more susceptible to extreme heat because of the urban heat island effect — when factors, including building materials and tree canopy cover, cause the environment to trap more heat.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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By increasing the resolution and scale of their tree inventory, Bloomfield Public Works will be able to prioritize the location and species for new tree plantings to improve forest health and increase tree cover in low canopy neighborhoods.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2025
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Neighborhoods don't want to see tents, trash, or derelict RVs, police are reluctant to arrest those who will return within hours, and prosecutors hesitate to prosecute those for whom the justice system has become a revolving door with few good outcomes.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Flynt didn’t hesitate to push boundaries with raw imagery and biting cartoons.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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What’s needed now is not just political courage, but real leadership, capable of driving structural reform and aligning finance with planetary boundaries.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The New Zealand team Auckland City began the Club World Cup as the tournament’s fall guys, losing 10-0 against the German champions Bayern Munich, but by the end of the group stage, the semi-professional outfit earned respect by holding Boca Juniors to a draw.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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By the end of the second act of the episode, Francie and Sugar make up their differences.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
26 June 2025
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“Ceiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceiling. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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