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as in limits
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
there's a ceiling on prices
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as in roofs
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection
we sat around the campfire under a ceiling of stars
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Recent Examples of ceilings
Talbot said the silk ceilings and walls in the content room tie the store back to its top-performing silk dresses, while custom tiger and leopard fabrics were inspired by some of Réalisation’s signature prints.
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Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
What’s more, the lack of rototoms emphasizes YHWH’s link to dub, particularly in the way sounds are always ricocheting off one another, as if locked in a room with very low ceilings.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026
All the rooms have character, with their marble fireplaces, high ceilings, and lush fabrics.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Laviolette will have to amplify players like Quinton Byfield and Brandt Clarke, each a talented 23-year-old with high ceilings.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Caleb Banks and Domonique Orange are rookie defensive linemen with high ceilings, among the four defensive players the Vikings drafted over the first three rounds.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
Antique furnishings and high ceilings give it a stately feel, with plenty of decor ideas to bookmark—starting with the lace canopy curtains in the bedroom.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 June 2026
The top-floor loft has double-height ceilings in the home’s former ballroom, which now leads to a roof-deck with views of the Empire State Building.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 9 June 2026
The home's interior is finished in timber tongue-and-groove walls and ceilings and vinyl flooring.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
What’s more, the lack of rototoms emphasizes YHWH’s link to dub, particularly in the way sounds are always ricocheting off one another, as if locked in a room with very low ceilings.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026
All the rooms have character, with their marble fireplaces, high ceilings, and lush fabrics.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Laviolette will have to amplify players like Quinton Byfield and Brandt Clarke, each a talented 23-year-old with high ceilings.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Caleb Banks and Domonique Orange are rookie defensive linemen with high ceilings, among the four defensive players the Vikings drafted over the first three rounds.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
Antique furnishings and high ceilings give it a stately feel, with plenty of decor ideas to bookmark—starting with the lace canopy curtains in the bedroom.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 June 2026
The top-floor loft has double-height ceilings in the home’s former ballroom, which now leads to a roof-deck with views of the Empire State Building.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 9 June 2026
The home's interior is finished in timber tongue-and-groove walls and ceilings and vinyl flooring.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilings
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While many countries have limits on immigration, none has ever voted to limit its population, Swiss experts say.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Villanova would toss the Owls aside by 20 for its 22nd consecutive win against their Philly opponents, a walkover victory that barely moved the needle anywhere outside of the city limits.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Forecasters expect damage to vehicles, roofs, siding and trees.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Officials warned that flying debris could pose a serious threat to anyone without shelter, with damage to roofs, windows and vehicles likely, along with significant tree damage.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Founders are encouraged to embrace agentic engineering by directing AI agents for projects, learning from their limitations, and prioritizing the underlying AI model's quality.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The one-time nature of this experiment makes sense when considering the practical limitations of this approach, along with considerations regarding international humanitarian law.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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Ben Tutt, a warhead modeler turned parachute designer, has never jumped out of an airplane to see if the nylon canopies attached to cords and a body harness really work.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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When planting, space them farther apart, prune the branches so there’s space between the canopies, or plant a lone tree that’s hard to access.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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For the most adventurous amateur who wants to push the boundaries of visual observation, the Arietids are also an interesting target for basic radio astronomy that requires very little equipment to enjoy.—
Jules-Pierre Malartre,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
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When lightning data was removed, the areas of infrared and water vapor data influencing the prediction became broader, highlighting cloud boundaries and cold cloud tops.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
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Remember that sheds, storage facilities, mobile homes, and tents are not safe options.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Pop-up tents featuring brands such as Galaxy and LAFC.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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“Ceilings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceilings. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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