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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
Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Once again, vehicular access was closed and pedestrian access was limited.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
There’s no arguing that Milwaukee is limited in terms of market-size.
—Andrew Wagner, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Pets can help, but not everyone can care for one, and their conversational skills are limited.
—Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Once again, vehicular access was closed and pedestrian access was limited.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Verb
However, injuries, primarily, again limited his ability to remain in the Pelicans' lineup.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
There’s no arguing that Milwaukee is limited in terms of market-size.
—Andrew Wagner, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limited
Adjective
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Sign-and-trades could open up additional possibilities, although base-year-compensation rules would complicate that for any restricted free agents who are eyeing a significant raise.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The six agents had been placed on restricted duty after the rally while the agency conducted a lengthy internal review.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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While some resources are finite (e.g., only 500 companies in the Fortune 500), the pie often expands when inclusion thrives, creating new opportunities for all.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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There are, after all, a finite number of traditional colleges, but a seemingly infinite number of pathways beyond college.—
Maria Flynn,
Time,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The values were not defined for respondents but left to their own interpretation.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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In an era dominated by CGI, Hung emphasizes the physical authenticity that defined Hong Kong action while acknowledging modern techniques.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The video is generally crisp, though the limited frame rate (15 fps) is a definite weakness with moving subjects.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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The one that doesn’t have a definite endpoint and could yield some interesting negotiations is Wyatt Kaiser’s deal.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The ship could be a ferry, a tug, or other coastal vessel traveling within a very confined area.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Jan. 2017
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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 24 Jul. 2025.
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