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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
The federal government has acknowledged these limitations.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Given my technical limitations and lack of experience, my version ironically sounded even cheesier and more synth driven than Chuck’s original.
—Bear McCreary, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
The limitations in the results were partly the result of the limitations of the chip, which was a four--channel model that was able to carry only minimal information.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
But in 2007, a detailed analysis demonstrated that Earth’s magnetic field actually, despite these limitations, does a remarkable job of shielding the Moon from the solar wind.
—Big Think, 6 Nov. 2025
Weng has been offered a new research project that will contribute to the improved reliability and effectiveness of legged robotic systems by advancing evaluation standards and by promoting transparency regarding the capabilities – and limitations – of these systems, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Justice Neil Gorsuch questioned Sauer about the limitations of the president’s power.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
What limitations does that place on you?
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Some dissenting judges on the court, though, said the 1977 law allows the president to regulate imports during emergencies without specific limitations.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Given my technical limitations and lack of experience, my version ironically sounded even cheesier and more synth driven than Chuck’s original.
—Bear McCreary, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
The limitations in the results were partly the result of the limitations of the chip, which was a four--channel model that was able to carry only minimal information.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
But in 2007, a detailed analysis demonstrated that Earth’s magnetic field actually, despite these limitations, does a remarkable job of shielding the Moon from the solar wind.
—Big Think, 6 Nov. 2025
Weng has been offered a new research project that will contribute to the improved reliability and effectiveness of legged robotic systems by advancing evaluation standards and by promoting transparency regarding the capabilities – and limitations – of these systems, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Justice Neil Gorsuch questioned Sauer about the limitations of the president’s power.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
What limitations does that place on you?
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Some dissenting judges on the court, though, said the 1977 law allows the president to regulate imports during emergencies without specific limitations.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitations
Noun
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In his telling, this attack on limits is legible in a host of current phenomena, including mass immigration, free-market orthodoxy, the rise of AI, overseas labor exploitation, the clear-cutting of rainforests, and new ideas about gender.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
11 Nov. 2025
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Axel Springer laid off 20% of its staff at Business Insider, and has instituted strict spending limits at Politico that have left employees grumbling about the outlet’s inability to match some of the salaries of its competitors.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Regional restrictions may apply.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Details are still emerging over exactly what the new flight restrictions will mean for airline travelers.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The license fee is supposed to free the BBC from commercial constraints faced by other outlets, which drive many to tailor their output to the political persuasion of their audiences.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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But even given their current constraints, e-mail apps might still evolve past Cora and its ilk.—
Cal Newport,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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Now, the man is left caught in the middle between maintaining a respectful relationship with his girlfriend’s parents and creating healthy boundaries in his own home.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Film Forward International Competition Section presents the work of new, daring filmmakers who challenge our relationship with storytelling and aspire to renegotiate it through their debut or sophomore films, beyond the boundaries of film genres.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Limitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitations. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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