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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
Coming off what initially looked to be a devastating shoulder injury, Worthy showed no limitations, leading the Chiefs with five catches for 83 yards and another 38 yards on the ground.
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Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Putting aside these limitations, this multimodal system could significantly advance eye disease research and diagnostics by providing a more complete picture of retinal health.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
The study did have some limitations, the study authors acknowledged.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The emails also highlight a limitation in the process set up by the state.
—Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
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Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Putting aside these limitations, this multimodal system could significantly advance eye disease research and diagnostics by providing a more complete picture of retinal health.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
The study did have some limitations, the study authors acknowledged.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The emails also highlight a limitation in the process set up by the state.
—Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitation
Noun
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Now Kaprizov is a superstar and getting paid like one, taking reasonable expectations for star-caliber players and stretching them toward the upper limit of what’s allowable under the salary cap.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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There’s a limit of one dish per member.—
Helena Wegner,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Project 2025 calls for Title I to be delivered to states as block grants, or chunks of money with few restrictions.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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Military officials are pushing forward with new restrictions on the Pentagon press corps despite objections from news organizations and watchdog groups.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Shaw said better compensation could help reduce turnover further, but districts may struggle to offer raises due to budget constraints.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The struggle of artistic pursuit against personal and political constraints is a subtext embedded throughout An Unfinished Film.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitation. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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