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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
An indoor fountain will anchor a sunken area of the restaurant, creating a calming space meant to offset the relatively low ceilings elsewhere in the dining area.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
And this outpost, in particular—with its massively high ceilings, slinky lounge, and sky-high pool—is a luxury worth experiencing.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Water will leak under the shingles and wet the insulation, ceilings, and walls of your home.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Its entrance hall, high ceilings, and parquet wood flooring throughout complement a symmetrical blueprint that speak to its formal Georgian influences.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
From the sixteenth century through the early twentieth, their coloratura runs and trills touched the frescoed ceilings of the great basilicas.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
This design comes in five colors and, at just 50 inches tall, is especially great for rooms with low ceilings.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Consider Your Color Choices For any space, Guest recommends painting your walls with cool colors—blues, greens, and purples—to make rooms feel bigger and ceilings feel higher.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
What to do if a pipe bursts Signs of a burst pipe include pooling water, damp walls or ceilings, or the sound of running water when no fixtures are on.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
And this outpost, in particular—with its massively high ceilings, slinky lounge, and sky-high pool—is a luxury worth experiencing.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Water will leak under the shingles and wet the insulation, ceilings, and walls of your home.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Its entrance hall, high ceilings, and parquet wood flooring throughout complement a symmetrical blueprint that speak to its formal Georgian influences.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
From the sixteenth century through the early twentieth, their coloratura runs and trills touched the frescoed ceilings of the great basilicas.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
This design comes in five colors and, at just 50 inches tall, is especially great for rooms with low ceilings.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Consider Your Color Choices For any space, Guest recommends painting your walls with cool colors—blues, greens, and purples—to make rooms feel bigger and ceilings feel higher.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
What to do if a pipe bursts Signs of a burst pipe include pooling water, damp walls or ceilings, or the sound of running water when no fixtures are on.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilings
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Note that this bag is larger than most of the others on this list, and may not fit in the overhead bin on all airlines—always be sure to check your airline’s baggage limits directly!—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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But studies also found that within a few years the vast majority of seafood caught off the Northeast Coast of Japan was below Japan’s strict radiation limits.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
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The snow left on the roofs of cars can cause collisions, especially on highways were many vehicles are traveling in the same lanes at high speeds.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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This can prevent sloped roofs from shedding snow properly and cause snow to accumulate on flat or low-slope roofs, FEMA said.—
Bailey Allen,
The Providence Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
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Amazon also pointed to manufacturing disruptions, the failure and grounding of new launch vehicles and limitations on spaceport capacity.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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An existential moment for Iran’s regime The longer and more sustained any bombing campaign, the greater its limitations would be exposed.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Matching fabric or wallpaper adorns the walls and ceilings, and the same print is often used in drapes, canopies, bedding, or upholstery.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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The light here is dazzling, even more so when sieved through lime and olive leaves and wooden canopies to dance on walls, terracotta tables, and guests’ faces.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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The first Mecum auction at Osceola Heritage Park in January 2006 was a two-day event featuring just a couple of tents and a few thousand visitors.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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Homeless shelter in Fort Collins temporarily closed CBS CBS News Colorado saw there were some tents for the unhoused set up outside of a warming and temporary overnight shelter near the Larimer County Courthouse on Friday.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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In early 2026, the car brands leading in advanced AI are primarily split between those pushing the boundaries of full autonomous driving like Tesla, and those integrating sophisticated, safe and intuitive AI into the user experience like Mercedes-Benz and BMW.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Slippery Neptune moves into your intimidating 8th house, touching upon boundaries with money, secrets, and other vulnerable topics.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Ceilings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceilings. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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