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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
Amazon also pointed to manufacturing disruptions, the failure and grounding of new launch vehicles and limitations on spaceport capacity.
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Annie Palmer, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2026
An existential moment for Iran’s regime The longer and more sustained any bombing campaign, the greater its limitations would be exposed.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Despite current limitations, these results could open the door to new therapeutic options to improve the clinical outcome of patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in the not-too-distant future.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Some of the money Cruz is collecting with his current fundraising appeals could be used for a presidential campaign, subject to other federal fundraising limitations.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Management has already indicated a potential revenue headwind of $600 million in fiscal 2026 resulting from these limitations.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The First Amendment protects the right to protest in public spaces, but this right has limitations.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
That’s not to mention the physical limitations of an extremely bulky spacesuit, which could physically tax astronauts even more than stepping outside of the International Space Station during a spacewalk.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
Vrabel believes part of Durden’s development is knowing his limitations.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Annie Palmer, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2026
An existential moment for Iran’s regime The longer and more sustained any bombing campaign, the greater its limitations would be exposed.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Despite current limitations, these results could open the door to new therapeutic options to improve the clinical outcome of patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in the not-too-distant future.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Some of the money Cruz is collecting with his current fundraising appeals could be used for a presidential campaign, subject to other federal fundraising limitations.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Management has already indicated a potential revenue headwind of $600 million in fiscal 2026 resulting from these limitations.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The First Amendment protects the right to protest in public spaces, but this right has limitations.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
That’s not to mention the physical limitations of an extremely bulky spacesuit, which could physically tax astronauts even more than stepping outside of the International Space Station during a spacewalk.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
Vrabel believes part of Durden’s development is knowing his limitations.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitations
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Those funds are caught in a fierce battle over Democratic proposals, now backed by some Republicans, to impose limits on the behavior of the ICE agents whose aggressive tactics in Minneapolis have left protesters Renee Good and Alex Pretti dead.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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The only limits would be in the imaginations of trial attorneys.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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Venezuela’s oil exports soar following US intervention Venezuela’s crude sales have surged since Washington ousted the country’s leader and eased restrictions on the nation’s oil industry.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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The documents specify that during armed security situations, the IRGC operated with support from other security bodies, while Iran’s Ministry of Communications was ordered to impose internet restrictions, including full shutdowns.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Freeman acknowledged several limitations of the study, including the fact that researchers did not track changes in diet or olive oil consumption over time, noting that these constraints were also identified by the authors.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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While investors fret about demand constraints, earnings commentary from major tech firms continues to point to supply constraints.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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In early 2026, the car brands leading in advanced AI are primarily split between those pushing the boundaries of full autonomous driving like Tesla, and those integrating sophisticated, safe and intuitive AI into the user experience like Mercedes-Benz and BMW.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Slippery Neptune moves into your intimidating 8th house, touching upon boundaries with money, secrets, and other vulnerable topics.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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