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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
With floor-to-ceiling windows, guests of the Scenic Orchard feel connected to the surrounding trees and rolling hills.
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Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
The sovereign ceiling rule prevents companies or projects operating within a country from receiving a credit rating significantly higher than the country’s sovereign rating.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Vasquez had busted a hole through his attic ceiling with a tire tool, saving his wife, daughter, and two young grandchildren from drowning in their home.
—Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
His floor is an AHL scorer and ceiling is a top-six NHL forward.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 16 June 2026
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Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
The sovereign ceiling rule prevents companies or projects operating within a country from receiving a credit rating significantly higher than the country’s sovereign rating.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Vasquez had busted a hole through his attic ceiling with a tire tool, saving his wife, daughter, and two young grandchildren from drowning in their home.
—Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
His floor is an AHL scorer and ceiling is a top-six NHL forward.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceiling
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At the same time, the city's latest Point-in-Time count found homelessness within Sacramento city limits has declined.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Everyday businesses most at risk To counter the threat, businesses and leaders should invest in cyber defenses, upgrade old systems or patch faulty software, and limit who has access to critical systems, the Five Eyes leaders said.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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The company leases the roof to a third-party solar company that operates and maintains the solar array.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Two roofs collapsed at the Park Place Apartments in the town of Newburgh, trapping a woman who had to be rescued by emergency officials, Wilder said.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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But the industry groups are still arguing that film credits should be entirely exempt from the new limitations, as they have already been accounted for and approved by the Legislature through 2030.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Sometimes our limitations arrive uninvited.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The city says this summer, construction will begin on the rehabilitation of the Blue Line station canopy.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Are canopies and awnings the same thing?—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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The celebration began at noon at Hastings High School, featuring an inaugural flag ceremony including the flags of the sovereign nations within Minnesota's state boundaries, and a performance by the Little Horse Singers drum group.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Instead of advocating for an all-or-nothing digital detox, Nicolaou recommends creating healthier boundaries that help people stay connected without feeling constantly consumed by their screens.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Case in point with virtual story times with Big City Readers; a bedtime book cart, their Little Legends Scavenger Hunt, and themed guest room packages (complete with an in-room tent).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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By spinning off its freight unit, the remaining FedEx is focused on parcel and logistics services, while emphasizing higher-margin end markets.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
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England won five corners in the additional 6 minutes at the end.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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“Ceiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceiling. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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