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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
As Austin later explained, this was due to physical limitations stemming from recent major surgery.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
It can be used to screen for prostate cancer or monitor the disease’s progression, but some risks and limitations have been noted.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
But both have limitations in building from the back.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
That limitation, the Supreme Court ruled, was unconstitutional.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
It can be used to screen for prostate cancer or monitor the disease’s progression, but some risks and limitations have been noted.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
But both have limitations in building from the back.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
That limitation, the Supreme Court ruled, was unconstitutional.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitation
Noun
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However, this is still less than the permissible federal limit for occupational exposure.—
Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The income limit is higher for couples and for parents applying for children.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This could involve direct negotiations with nations like the United Arab Emirates or Saudi Arabia rather than applying broad regional restrictions.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2025
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In order to receive the government payments, owners need to adhere to certain restrictions, inspections and paperwork.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2025
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The report shows that micro-shifting is most popular in the hospitality and service industries where there is less regulatory constraint, compared to sectors like healthcare.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The economic constraints imposed by segregation are what, in the end, expose the twins and their customers to the supernatural horror Remmick represents.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitation. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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