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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
Virgo The Saturn-Neptune conjunction occurs in your eighth house of intimacy, intimate bonds, and shared resources, encouraging you to grapple with boundaries and limitations tied to your closest relationships.
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Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Coleman’s bill on the removal of the KCPS mill levy from the Missouri Constitution was combined with a bill by Taylor, which modifies operating levy limitations.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Questions and limitations of relying on DNA While police have increasingly used genetic databases to solve high-profile cases, the practice has long prompted ethical and privacy concerns.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
Don’t worry about limitations in talent, as not every painter can be an old master.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Given scheduling constraints and crew and equipment limitations, the lead service line program may not be able to accommodate every self-selecting property this fiscal year.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
No serious adverse events were reported, although there were some limitations.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
So some of those limitations on what government power can do, which are sort of our birthright as conservatives—we’re suspicious of government power.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
For example, setback limitations for wind energy conversion facilities cannot be more than three times the total height of the wind turbine between the turbine location and an abutting dwelling.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Feb. 2026
Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Coleman’s bill on the removal of the KCPS mill levy from the Missouri Constitution was combined with a bill by Taylor, which modifies operating levy limitations.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Questions and limitations of relying on DNA While police have increasingly used genetic databases to solve high-profile cases, the practice has long prompted ethical and privacy concerns.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
Don’t worry about limitations in talent, as not every painter can be an old master.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Given scheduling constraints and crew and equipment limitations, the lead service line program may not be able to accommodate every self-selecting property this fiscal year.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
No serious adverse events were reported, although there were some limitations.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
So some of those limitations on what government power can do, which are sort of our birthright as conservatives—we’re suspicious of government power.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
For example, setback limitations for wind energy conversion facilities cannot be more than three times the total height of the wind turbine between the turbine location and an abutting dwelling.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitations
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The underlying issues behind the shutdown are Democratic demands of new limits on ICE agents who are enforcing deportation orders and other immigration laws.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Other historic laws set strict limits on immigration, including the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act and the 1924 Immigration Act, which set national quotas.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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China hit dozens of Japanese companies with export restrictions as tensions between the two countries escalated.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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China generally did not impose restrictions on its aid.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2026
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And this year, Williams became eligible for the Medal of Honor with the approval of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which eliminates any time constraints Williams might face in a review of his combat actions.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Only a handful of launch opportunities are available each month due to trajectory constraints based on the ever changing positions of the Earth and moon, lighting conditions and other mission-specific variables.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Captured with creative camera angles and accompanied by an imaginative score, Alison McAlpine’s film pushes the boundaries of what documentaries are.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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But major changes are underway — attendance boundaries will shift for some families next year, because of the school board’s decision in November to close 10 campuses and International High School.—
Data Reporter,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Limitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitations. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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