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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
The vintage swim trunks were a gift from a friend who found them at a thrift store, and were also hung with picture chains from the ceiling to cover the unsightly gas meter.
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Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
High ceilings expose pipes and ducts painted black.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
In addition to what shows on the screen (and on sidewalls and the ceiling), the feature film runs also include tie-in food and beverage offerings as well as merchandise.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
There are two loft-style bedrooms in this model, both with low ceilings and reached by removable ladders.
—Adam Williams
march 04, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
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Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
High ceilings expose pipes and ducts painted black.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
In addition to what shows on the screen (and on sidewalls and the ceiling), the feature film runs also include tie-in food and beverage offerings as well as merchandise.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
There are two loft-style bedrooms in this model, both with low ceilings and reached by removable ladders.
—Adam Williams
march 04, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceiling
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Superior spectral energy resolution, a superior point-spread-function, and high-contrast imaging can help enable all of these, above and beyond Chandra’s current limits.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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However, in a news release, Oak Park officials noted that the bank had closed other locations within the village limits.—
Alice Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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But a tree fell on his home of 20 years, and portions of the roof of a house across the street blew into his yard.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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The hard truth is that clinging to the past and fearing the future cannot fix leaking roofs or flooding greens.—
Betty Resch,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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For Iran, which faces both international sanctions and limitations on acquiring advanced weapons, that cost advantage is significant.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Among its limitations, the review could not determine whether certain forms of collagen work better than others or what the optimal regimen should be.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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With its sweeping curved beams and canvas canopy, the main lodge blends into the surroundings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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And in others, the bedspreads and canopies boldly match the drapes and even the wall coverings.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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During that period, sales taxes would be lifted on select outdoor gear, including tents priced under $200 and fishing rods priced at $75 or less, along with firearms, ammunition, bows and crossbows.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Asif Merchant, a Pakistani national also known as Asif Raza Merchant, was found guilty of murder for hire and attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Once the housing is complete, the neighborhood could accommodate 25,000 to 30,000 residents within its boundaries, Mehran has estimated.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The foundational Epoch 1 fleet was designed by Boeing’s Millennium Space Systems, with the first wave of satellites slated to reach orbit by the end of 2026.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Cameras later showed Araúz standing at the end of the dugout rail on his own.—
Melissa Lockard,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Ceiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceiling. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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