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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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2
as in defined
to mark the limits of
adjectives limit the meanings of nouns
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Recent Examples of limited
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Starter homes have historically allowed younger homebuyers with limited means a way to break into the housing market, establish roots and become invested in their community.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Yet instead of encouraging public participation, debate was limited.
—State Sen. Tony Hwang, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Why robot childbirth simulators are becoming essential For decades, midwifery training relied heavily on textbooks, observation and limited hands-on practice.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Starter homes have historically allowed younger homebuyers with limited means a way to break into the housing market, establish roots and become invested in their community.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
Book quickly because spots are limited and filling up fast.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Yet instead of encouraging public participation, debate was limited.
—State Sen. Tony Hwang, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limited
Adjective
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Again this year, visitors are contending with a somewhat restricted blossom appreciation area at the Tidal Basin, home to the highest concentration of the trees.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Actions such as hostilities toward staff or other residents, bringing items to meetings that can be used as weapons, or showing unusual interest in restricted areas should also raise red flags.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The particles that make up these dark nebulae are of a finite size, and that size is extremely good at absorbing visible light.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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Both know their time with the Rangers is finite, but hope their impact is not.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Now Russia and Ukraine are deep in a future defined by access to Starlink’s satellite communications and the two sides’ ability to produce and combat cheap drones.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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But the rupture may be felt most deeply in Mayfair, a neighborhood long defined by both neglect and resilience.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There is a definite downside, though.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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One definite booking is the Gene Simmons Legends of Rock Expo in Las Vegas in late September where Dave will appear alongside Simmons, Disturbed bassist John Moyer, Vanilla Fudge drummer Carmine Appice, Black Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice, and Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Thai authorities said that tigers in confined environments, and which are already affected by stress and inbreeding conditions, could be particularly vulnerable to the viral infection.—
Wasamon Audjarint,
Fortune,
25 Feb. 2026
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And some experts worry that as measles continues to appear in confined environments—such as, recently, an ICE facility in Texas—adequate infection-prevention measures will too frequently fall short.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Limited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limited. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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