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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
the bridge has a weight limitation that bars heavy trucks from crossing it
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as in restriction
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
the state has some fairly strict limitations on the sale and use of alcoholic beverages
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as in constraint
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries
the limitation on the number of vehicles allowed on the island does not sit well with year-round residents
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Recent Examples of limitation
This documentation should clearly show the diagnosis, treatment history, symptoms and functional limitations that prevent work.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 June 2026
There are limitations to the findings, but Theocheung believes they can be addressed when the current technology is leveraged appropriately.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 June 2026
In their inspection, agency officials also found the farm’s cheese had recently tested presumptively positive for pathogens even after 60 days, showing the limitations of its aging process.
—Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
Addressing this limitation became a key challenge for the researchers.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 June 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 June 2026
There are limitations to the findings, but Theocheung believes they can be addressed when the current technology is leveraged appropriately.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 June 2026
In their inspection, agency officials also found the farm’s cheese had recently tested presumptively positive for pathogens even after 60 days, showing the limitations of its aging process.
—Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
Addressing this limitation became a key challenge for the researchers.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitation
Noun
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Businesses inside the security zone will still be allowed to operate under strict capacity limits.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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Those starting out with smaller investment limits might consider coins or small bullions, while those with higher balances to transfer might consider using a gold IRA.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The legislature is currently considering a bill that would put more restrictions on data centers.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Hotel accommodations are subject to availability, blackout dates, and confirmation of reservations, and may be subject to additional terms, conditions, restrictions, and limitations imposed by the hotel.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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City attorney Andrea Leslie-Fite told council members the moratorium cannot be applied to projects that were already approved because of constraints within state law.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Some Saratoga residents backed renewing the city’s public service contract with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office as councilmembers continued to keep their policing options open amid budget constraints.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitation. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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