1
as in restricts
to set bounds or an upper limit for
circumscribed his enthusiasm so as not to make the losing side feel worse
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2
as in defines
to mark the limits of
Lake Michigan circumscribes the city of Chicago on the east
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Key streams that once produced ample salmon — including the lower Snake River — are dammed, which restricts access to and survival of the fish.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
3 Jan. 2025 -
Another new labor measure restricts the ability of employers to hold mandatory employee meetings with anti-union messages.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Jan. 2025
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The World Health Organization defines burnout as an occupational phenomenon which is characterized by feelings of energy depletion, increased mental distance from one's job, and reduced professional efficacy.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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But that's not the only quality that defines him.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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By absorbing strain energy during charging and discharging, this technology prevents cracks and limits electrode thickness fluctuations, ensuring greater stability.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2025
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Balancing internal and external perspectives, and learning to work through what limits a CEO’s visibility often requires external input, and this is where executive coaching comes into play.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Circumscribes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumscribes. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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