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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
An entrance gallery leads into an open living and dining area centered on a travertine gas fireplace, while floor-to-ceiling windows bring in natural light and connect the interiors to the outdoor spaces.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
The interior features an open-concept kitchen with high ceilings and an island.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Inside this spacious, white-and-gold cafe with bright lights hanging from a high ceiling, 14 of the 20-plus tables are filled.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Soaring ceilings at the Cliff House (one bedroom and bath each) stream in natural light.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
The interior features an open-concept kitchen with high ceilings and an island.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Inside this spacious, white-and-gold cafe with bright lights hanging from a high ceiling, 14 of the 20-plus tables are filled.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Soaring ceilings at the Cliff House (one bedroom and bath each) stream in natural light.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceiling
Noun
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The departments of Treasury and Commerce will soon issue the new guidance making clear there are no quantity limits for the oil exports.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Many represented landlords or apartment owner groups and said the rental rate hike limits had gone on for more than a year and should be lifted.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Leaky roofs, lack of air conditioning, and other building issues have a huge impact on the quality of education for teachers and students.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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If that happens — and the market is currently betting against that scenario — gasoline prices could go through the roof.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Given the company’s culture, some outside commentators have speculated that at least some Anthropic staff will resign if the company gives in to Hegseth’s demands and drops the limitations currently built into its government contracts.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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This is one of the limitations in the value of customer feedback, both Vana and Flynn say.—
James Doubek,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2026
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He was seated under a canopy near an early-voting site, dressed in a Gold’s Gym T-shirt, urging voters to support a down-ballot Democratic candidate.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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By trimming all trees within a geographic area at the same time, the program ensures consistent service across neighborhoods while protecting the long-term health of Chicago’s wonderful urban tree canopy.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Overnight guests can also choose to use an RV site or camp in tent spots or in the primitive camping areas.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Each minimalist room comes outfitted with a turntable and a hi-fi (there's a lending library of records in the lobby), and in warmer weather the rooftop offers a bar, firepits for grilling, tents for socializing, and a splendid view of the 483-foot Sapporo TV Tower.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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All-day dining at The Common Room blurs culinary boundaries to curate an exceptional selection of prime cuts, succulent seafood, and specialty dishes, each meticulously prepared and enhanced with local flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Summing up the whole picture is impossible, and attempting to do it requires treading carefully, so as to maintain important boundaries between what is definitely true and what seems likely or merely speculative.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2026
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Historically, Google searches for summer vacations peak at the end of March and beginning of April.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Queta’s work at both ends helped Boston extend its lead early in the second half.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Ceiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceiling. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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