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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
Too loud and the high ceilings don’t help.
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Rooms come in four styles — Classical, Opera, Contemporary and Jazz — and feature elegant touches like Murano glass chandeliers, coffered ceilings and custom area rugs.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 June 2026
When strong companies break out of long bases these extensions often become magnets rather than ceilings.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 4 June 2026
And the pair of bedrooms in the Concerto Suite has soaring ceilings and a duplex design with its own kitchen.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Measuring in at more than 1,000 square feet—almost equivalent to the main house—this building has a large, open main room topped off by wood-beam ceilings.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 June 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
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
Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Rooms come in four styles — Classical, Opera, Contemporary and Jazz — and feature elegant touches like Murano glass chandeliers, coffered ceilings and custom area rugs.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 June 2026
When strong companies break out of long bases these extensions often become magnets rather than ceilings.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 4 June 2026
And the pair of bedrooms in the Concerto Suite has soaring ceilings and a duplex design with its own kitchen.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Measuring in at more than 1,000 square feet—almost equivalent to the main house—this building has a large, open main room topped off by wood-beam ceilings.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 June 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceilings
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At the same time, the shrinking economy, new limits on internet access, blocks on popular messaging apps and concerns over state surveillance are adding to a wider sense of disquiet that is already starting to be reflected in polling data.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Each week, the competitors will push themselves to their athletic limits to pass courses that challenge their strength, speed and agility.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Dedicated car spotters will already be angrily scrolling to the comments section, but rest assured the only Cobras with roofs to date have been track specials.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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Freeman envisioned the steep bluff as a natural amphitheater and arranged the villas on staggered terraces that hug the headland to ensure unobstructed ocean views over the roofs below.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 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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His introduction came at age 10, when RAGBRAI, which is an acronym for the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, passed through his hometown of Oelwein (a town with a population of fewer than 6,000), filling yards with tents and strangers.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 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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“Ceilings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceilings. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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