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as in limits
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 restrictions
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 constraints
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 limitations
Moulton’s Senate primary rationale, stated or otherwise, rests on the enduring public image of former President Joe Biden, who withdrew from his 2024 reelection bid after a disastrous debate against Trump revealed limitations of being in office at age 82 and beyond.
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David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
There are still limitations, of course.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The karmic planet Saturn talks about commitment, stability, social order and the limitations or restrictions placed on us.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
The new, heat-resilient palladium membrane has been designed to overcome the temperature limitations of current models.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Move beyond your routine limitations.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
There are still limitations, of course.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The karmic planet Saturn talks about commitment, stability, social order and the limitations or restrictions placed on us.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
The new, heat-resilient palladium membrane has been designed to overcome the temperature limitations of current models.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Move beyond your routine limitations.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitations
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There are limits on how much qualifying patients can be billed each month and, after three years, their debt is retired.—
Michelle Andrews,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Teens face stricter settings and daily feed limits.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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The new truck routes and restrictions are the result of study, coordination and collaboration between city officials, local residents, area small business owners and trucking companies, city officials said.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The program includes 20,000 scholarships, with the first 10,000 earmarked for families who meet income restrictions.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to the report, many developers face obstacles such as rising construction costs, financing constraints, labor shortages, and regulatory complexity.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Forcing athletes to find new affordances within various constraints makes perception-action coupling more efficient.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By addressing one of the most persistent inefficiencies in combination vehicles, Tesla could make towing more energy-efficient and less aerodynamically penalizing, reinforcing the Cybertruck’s reputation for pushing the boundaries of both style and functionality, reports Electrek.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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Venus in Virgo closes out in your home sector, so cozy-fying your nest or setting firmer fam boundaries could be the ultimate form of self-care.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Limitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitations. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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