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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
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
It was adapted into a 2023 limited series of the same name.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2025
Law Murray, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
On the other hand, the effectiveness of previous photocatalytic systems has been limited by their reliance on reactive oxygen species (ROS).
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Pic, which played at the 2024 San Sebastian and Rome Film Festivals, is set for a limited domestic theatrical run from November 7, 2025.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
It was adapted into a 2023 limited series of the same name.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
Suspension and injury limited Ja Morant to nine games last season, and the Memphis Grizzlies had no real contingency plan offensively.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
On the other hand, the effectiveness of previous photocatalytic systems has been limited by their reliance on reactive oxygen species (ROS).
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limited
Adjective
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Hundreds more were forced to sleep on cots in terminals overnight, as authorities scrambled to respond to unconfirmed but credible reports of drones in restricted airspace.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Things had finally intensified to where McTavish was on the phone with Morris five or six times a day after a lengthy and meaningful divide over term and worth resulting in the center withholding his services for the first 10 days of training camp as a restricted free agent without a contract.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their time represents their most finite and valuable resource.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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These tools’ field of view is still finite.—
Marion Renault,
The Atlantic,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 23-year-old hit 33 long passes (defined as 40 metres or more) — more than double by a goalkeeper in any other United game this season.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The result is a lightweight, transparent take on Jimmy Choo’s traditional evening pump — airy in construction yet defined by precision lines and a high arch.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There is, to United’s dismay, a definite trend of players breaking out of Old Trafford and finding a new lease of life.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Between this constant travel, Rachel’s employment instability, and a number of financial hardships and health issues, the couple was feeling definite strain.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In large-scale poultry operations, chickens are typically raised in very confined spaces, which offers them little to no opportunity for movement — let alone social enrichment.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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And a subway car is a confined space where there may be no easy way to escape danger.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Limited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limited. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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