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as in restricted
having distinct or certain limits
to avoid overcrowding, the number of tickets to the outdoor concerts is limited
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as in finite
having a limit
competition for limited resources among growing populations is often a source of international conflict
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as in confined
to set bounds or an upper limit for
limit the note to a few words
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as in defined
to mark the limits of
adjectives limit the meanings of nouns
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Recent Examples of limited
Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
The American College of Cardiology, the American Diabetes Association and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics each recommend more plant-forward eating and limited meat intake.
—Rich Bellis, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Richard Ramos, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
But the cuts and consolidations of programs are not limited to inside the Education Department, but some are moving to other federal agencies.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the latest episodes of Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
The American College of Cardiology, the American Diabetes Association and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics each recommend more plant-forward eating and limited meat intake.
—Rich Bellis, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
Gunther's Ice Cream said damage from the early morning fire was limited to smoke and primarily affected the shop's manufacturing room, where ice cream is made.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
But the cuts and consolidations of programs are not limited to inside the Education Department, but some are moving to other federal agencies.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limited
Adjective
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Johnson, who’s a restricted free agent, has a decent chance to be asked back on a low-money deal.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Then, during her recovery at a rehab center, COVID-19 hit, leading to restricted visitation.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On Tuesday, however, the Lakers focused on those finite details that might be the difference between scraping out wins against the Rockets or a quick hello and goodbye to postseason basketball.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
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Like school districts across the country, CPS is forced to manage a finite pool of resources against an infinite rise in demand.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Clutch scoring is defined as points that come in the final five minutes of a game where the point differential between teams is five or less.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Unlike her costars, Maude Apatow’s Euphoria character, Lexi Howard, is defined by her platonic and familial relationships, such as the one with her childhood best friend, Rue, and her older sister, Cassie.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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The superstars dueled throughout to the delight of a sellout crowd that had their definite favorites.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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The win had a definite lunch pail quality to it.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For instance, light particles like positrons (or electrons, in this experiment) need extremely fast oscillations, gigahertz (GHz) frequencies, to stay confined.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Diners are there to enjoy a nice, relaxing meal, but some dogs, especially very large dogs or multiple dogs, can be a handful in small, confined spaces.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Limited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limited. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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