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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
Further in, a ballroom turned reception room stretches to 35 feet in length with soaring 14-foot ceilings, a fireplace, intricate plasterwork, and a custom bar/wine display.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
That’s because aside from putting the tasty herb on top of every pizza, Hartford Pizza Garden co-owner Pepe Burby and his business partner, Bryan Dubay are growing it hydroponically on the wall, ceilings and all around.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
Fluorescent lights blasting down from the ceilings were never turned off.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
Blunt per-engineer ceilings are a starting point but a poor finish, because a hard cutoff in the middle of critical work trades one problem for another.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
It’s decked out in colorful tile floors, which were designed to resemble a Navajo rug, intricate tile ceilings, a grand bar, plush lounge seating and an upstairs mezzanine.
—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 26 May 2026
The rooms Six elegant bedrooms have wonderful high ceilings and huge shuttered windows.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Scan for design elements like those high ceilings, hard materials and the type of seating.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Back then, the tall angled ceilings seemed to soar and the breakfast combos looked mountainous.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
That’s because aside from putting the tasty herb on top of every pizza, Hartford Pizza Garden co-owner Pepe Burby and his business partner, Bryan Dubay are growing it hydroponically on the wall, ceilings and all around.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
Fluorescent lights blasting down from the ceilings were never turned off.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
Blunt per-engineer ceilings are a starting point but a poor finish, because a hard cutoff in the middle of critical work trades one problem for another.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
It’s decked out in colorful tile floors, which were designed to resemble a Navajo rug, intricate tile ceilings, a grand bar, plush lounge seating and an upstairs mezzanine.
—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 26 May 2026
The rooms Six elegant bedrooms have wonderful high ceilings and huge shuttered windows.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Scan for design elements like those high ceilings, hard materials and the type of seating.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Back then, the tall angled ceilings seemed to soar and the breakfast combos looked mountainous.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilings
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The Kenyan government's Lake Turkana Fisheries Management Plan has imposed regulations designed to protect juvenile fish and make certain breeding grounds off limits to fishing.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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The figures don't include properties within incorporated cities’ limits.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2026
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Concrete and clay tile roofs are built for longevity, but individual tiles can crack or shift during severe weather.—
David Nye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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To work around these limitations, epidemiologists in the field have turned to broader-spectrum diagnostic kits and alternative rapid assays, though shortages of testing supplies and the logistical difficulties of operating in remote outbreak regions continue to hamper response efforts.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 May 2026
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Remedies range from re-testing to limitations on the license to suspension or more, depending on the driver’s competency.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
29 May 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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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
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Bikes, kayaks, rooftop tents, skis and camping gear are all part of the Outback ownership ecosystem.—
Tim Jackson,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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To the west of the park boundaries lie a handful of private concessions, housing a few riverside lodgings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Great Hikes Most hikes within the main boundaries of TRNP are fairly manageable and short—often less than a mile.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
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“Ceilings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceilings. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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