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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
The bill restricts a local government unit’s ability to impose and increase fees related to building approval and permits, among other design-element limitations.
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
However, there are just a few limitations that designers recommend enforcing.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
There are limitations to this method of detection.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 25 Feb. 2026
His only meaningful limitation was an initial slurring of his speech.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
However, there are just a few limitations that designers recommend enforcing.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
There are limitations to this method of detection.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 25 Feb. 2026
His only meaningful limitation was an initial slurring of his speech.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitation
Noun
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In 2023, the Senate attempted to require E-Verify for all businesses in SB 1718, but the final version of the bill set a limit of 25 employees, which is the law today.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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Set annually, this plan would essentially establish lower water limits for the lower-basin states.—
Outside,
Outside,
3 Mar. 2026
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In addition, restrictions on air travel have caused problems for teams traveling to Australia for the opening weekend of the new Formula 1 season.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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But the administration’s goal has always been for Congress to pass such a restriction into law.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
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Prices can vary depending on the departure point, the type of aircraft and the route constraints, said Ameerh Naran, CEO of Vimana Private Jets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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However, military powers, including the United States and China, have at times been reluctant to fully embrace binding constraints, reflecting competing priorities between strategic advantage and ethical restraint.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitation. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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