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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
Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
However, a budget managed by Congress with limited long-term visibility, coupled with a slow contracting process hindered by bureaucracy, creates some roadblocks.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
By the time a correct diagnosis is made, treatment options may be limited, and the toll on families can be overwhelming.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
As agencies recover from that recent blow, issues of regional collaboration, local needs and limited funding have come to a head in sprawling, fast-growing metro areas ill-suited for efficient mass transit.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
However, a budget managed by Congress with limited long-term visibility, coupled with a slow contracting process hindered by bureaucracy, creates some roadblocks.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
Lugo limited the club to five hits in an efficient outing.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
By the time a correct diagnosis is made, treatment options may be limited, and the toll on families can be overwhelming.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 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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Though global attention has shifted, daily life in Ukraine remains defined by uncertainty.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2026
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Sets by Illenium, Steve Aoki, BZRP, Vintage Culture, Armin Van Buuren, Alesso, Martin Garrix, Eric Prydz, Sara Landry, Major Lazer and others highlight a night defined by big production and packed audiences.—
Miami Herald newsroom,
Miami Herald,
28 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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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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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 1 Apr. 2026.
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