1
as in restricted
having distinct or certain limits
to avoid overcrowding, the number of tickets to the outdoor concerts is limited
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in finite
having a limit
competition for limited resources among growing populations is often a source of international conflict
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in confined
to set bounds or an upper limit for
limit the note to a few words
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in defined
to mark the limits of
adjectives limit the meanings of nouns
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of limited
Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
The country's minority groups — including Hindus and Christians — are allowed to purchase limited amounts of alcohol with official permits.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
Aliana Mediratta, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
But, also, our operation was limited to twenty days, and to two or three days after Donald went into the White House.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for limited
Adjective
Starbucks offered iced energy drinks for a limited time in 2024; executives said Thursday that customizable energy drinks would appear on the Starbucks menu soon.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
The country's minority groups — including Hindus and Christians — are allowed to purchase limited amounts of alcohol with official permits.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
Though, as Hughes pointed out, these interim zoning districts are limited to a single year, residents noted that there needs to be a long term solution to the problem when the year expires.
—Aliana Mediratta, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
But, also, our operation was limited to twenty days, and to two or three days after Donald went into the White House.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for limited
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limited
Adjective
-
This meant that the MQ-20 could fly aggressively without the danger of wandering into restricted civilian airspace or high-threat corridors.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2026
-
In Indianapolis, Mayor Joe Hogsett said at a news conference Monday that travel would remain restricted to essential workers until at least midnight.—
Jen Guadarrama,
IndyStar,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Private insurance often covers a finite number of occupational or physical therapy sessions that would help someone recover from, say, a surgery or a broken bone.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
-
Management attention is finite.—
Ron Shevlin,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
These photos document the people, places, and events that defined Austin in January — capturing moments of protest, resilience, competition, and community during a month of extremes.—
Ricardo B. Brazziell,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Feb. 2026
-
In 2004, in an era defined by Clinton and Bush, common wisdom held that the romance of politics happened at the level of charm, values, and having-a-beer-ability; policy came later, fleshing out the details like a lawyer with a prenup.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
However, measuring a qubit causes its superposition to collapse into a single, definite state.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Jan. 2026
-
So probably not, but also a definite possibility.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
New York State now has six months to develop a plan to comply with a recent class action settlement addressing the lack of adequate mental health services for confined youth.—
Gladys Carrión,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
-
In a confined world of discipline, a girl’s quiet longing unfolds through a box of chocolate, where desire and control begin to dissolve.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
13 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Limited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limited. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
