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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
This new Chinese hybrid material seems to have overcome those limitations.
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New Atlas,
26 June 2026
The audit also details limitations in the propellant supply in place for both KSC and Cape Canaveral.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
To some extent, yes, the use of AI can be quite beneficial, but there are also serious gotchas and limitations that need to be dealt with.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The authors did point out a few limitations of the research.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Other limitations are that each subject’s light exposure was measured for only seven days, so may not reflect their long-term habits.
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Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
25 June 2026
But the industry groups are still arguing that film credits should be entirely exempt from the new limitations, as they have already been accounted for and approved by the Legislature through 2030.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
In recent years, the courts have been ripping apart the NCAA rule book, prohibiting the organization from imposing limitations on transferring, and allowing players to return to college play after having gone pro.
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Jemele Hill,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Jonathan Baxter also urged cautioned that bystanders should know their limitations and the dangers involved in trying to rescue people in the ocean.
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Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
The audit also details limitations in the propellant supply in place for both KSC and Cape Canaveral.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
To some extent, yes, the use of AI can be quite beneficial, but there are also serious gotchas and limitations that need to be dealt with.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The authors did point out a few limitations of the research.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Other limitations are that each subject’s light exposure was measured for only seven days, so may not reflect their long-term habits.
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Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
25 June 2026
But the industry groups are still arguing that film credits should be entirely exempt from the new limitations, as they have already been accounted for and approved by the Legislature through 2030.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
In recent years, the courts have been ripping apart the NCAA rule book, prohibiting the organization from imposing limitations on transferring, and allowing players to return to college play after having gone pro.
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Jemele Hill,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Jonathan Baxter also urged cautioned that bystanders should know their limitations and the dangers involved in trying to rescue people in the ocean.
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Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitations
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The commissioners plan to develop a five-year plan to phase in state funding, along with enforceable standards like caseload limits and access to defense investigators.
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Whether this Supreme Court, which in the redistricting world has sided against fair elections, will see its way to uphold these limits is far from certain.
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The legislation would grant the NCAA a limited antitrust exemption, allowing the governing body to enforce restrictions on athlete compensation.
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The moves forced Chinese companies to innovate around the restrictions.
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Later, as the Moon faces disciplined Saturn, we are asked to set clearer boundaries and timing.
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Stephanie Smittle is not concerned with musical boundaries.
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The fundraising comes as analysts remain bullish on the outlook for AI memory chips, arguing that supply constraints in high-bandwidth memory are likely to persist for years as hyperscalers continue ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
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Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington are included in the states opting out, with the majority citing budget constraints in their reasoning.
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“Limitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitations. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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