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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
The apartment is a dream, with soaring ceilings, a kitchen co-designed by Vongrichten and a private terrace with sweeping views of the city below.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Here 360-degree digital projections of works by such artists as Gustav Klimt, Marc Chagall, and Vincent van Gogh are projected onto the walls, ceilings, and floors of a former foundry for a sensory-rich spectacle.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Argentina brought its citizenship-by-investment program into law in July 2025, just two months after its announcement, and now just needs to formalise investment ceilings and establish application procedures.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Looking to expand its trade credit and distribution footprint, Home Depot announced in June a more than $4 billion bid to buy GMS, which would become part of the SRS division and add a complementary network of drywall, ceilings, and steel framing suppliers.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
The space still appears to be under construction, as wires can be seen sticking out of the walls and ceilings, while wooden boards cover the floors.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Rooms Laid out over three floors—each with soaring, ecclesiastical cross-vault ceilings—rooms are spacious and chic, each with a varying but superb vistas.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
But when Curaleaf petitioned the state for permission to begin outdoor cultivation in hoop houses, state regulators told the company that solid walls and ceilings were required.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Some mold is understandable and won’t pose health risks to your cleaning team, but when there is black mold throughout the home (for example, on the ceilings) that’s when house cleaners know this job is out of their wheelhouse.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Here 360-degree digital projections of works by such artists as Gustav Klimt, Marc Chagall, and Vincent van Gogh are projected onto the walls, ceilings, and floors of a former foundry for a sensory-rich spectacle.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Argentina brought its citizenship-by-investment program into law in July 2025, just two months after its announcement, and now just needs to formalise investment ceilings and establish application procedures.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Looking to expand its trade credit and distribution footprint, Home Depot announced in June a more than $4 billion bid to buy GMS, which would become part of the SRS division and add a complementary network of drywall, ceilings, and steel framing suppliers.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
The space still appears to be under construction, as wires can be seen sticking out of the walls and ceilings, while wooden boards cover the floors.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Rooms Laid out over three floors—each with soaring, ecclesiastical cross-vault ceilings—rooms are spacious and chic, each with a varying but superb vistas.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
But when Curaleaf petitioned the state for permission to begin outdoor cultivation in hoop houses, state regulators told the company that solid walls and ceilings were required.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Some mold is understandable and won’t pose health risks to your cleaning team, but when there is black mold throughout the home (for example, on the ceilings) that’s when house cleaners know this job is out of their wheelhouse.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilings
Noun
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Wireless speeds may vary due to device limits, multiple users, network & other factors.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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But these adaptations may not be enough, as climate change and prolonged drought are pushing animals’ limits.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Home improvement impersonators remain a persistent problem, with contractors offering to pave driveways or repair roofs, collecting large advance payments, and then disappearing.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Jones’ limitations aren’t going away, but his can be schemed around, which was less the case with Richardson.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, this research work also has some limitations.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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The colors were inspired by our surrounding environment – violet crown skies and the green canopies of our parks and trails.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Graco jogging strollers also feature adjustable reclining positions and canopies or one-handed folding mechanisms.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Food and tents were desperately needed, said Safiullah Noorzai from Aseel, a humanitarian tech platform with networks around Afghanistan.—
Mohammad Yunus Yawar,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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Red lights safeguard boundaries, ensuring no partner feels overridden.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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And the goal is to be provocative and push boundaries.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Ceilings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceilings. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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