CIRCUMSCRIBES Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

circumscribes

verb

present tense third-person singular of circumscribe

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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as in defines

to mark the limits of Lake Michigan circumscribes the city of Chicago on the east

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That is because Quero is battling biceps soreness, which restricts him to DH duties for a couple of weeks.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Placing anything too close to an AC unit restricts airflow, forcing the unit to work harder to release heat and cool your home.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026

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Inside is cozy and spacious, and a sizable, dog-friendly patio defines the outdoor space.

— Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
At the same time, Powers Irish Rye features a distinctive rye component, adding a fresh dimension to the Irish whiskey category without sacrificing the accessible character that defines the brand.

— Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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High heat significantly limits the effectiveness of herbicide.

— Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
The salary cap limits what teams can spend on player payroll to ensure parity and prevent the wealthiest teams from outspending smaller-market teams to acquire the best players.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of limits

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More than 150 scientists and prior GOP investigations say there is no evidence tying Fauci to wrongdoing, as experts point instead to likely natural origins and Washington tightens oversight of high-risk lab research.

— Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
If the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed into the fall, markets may be forced to reprice oil sharply higher as supply tightens.

— Justin Zacks, CNBC, 24 July 2026

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