1
as in restricting
to set bounds or an upper limit for
limit the note to a few words
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2
as in defining
to mark the limits of
adjectives limit the meanings of nouns
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Recent Examples of limiting
The Horned Frogs were incredibly aggressive on defense, limiting the Buckeyes to 36% shooting and six turnovers.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Other cities and states are choosing this route Actually raising earnings might require limiting the number of active drivers – something like the taxi medallion systems some cities once used to ensure high driver pay.
—Andrew Garin, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
The delay is limiting discussion on an important topic, said Stephanie Richard, a clinical professor who leads the Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative at Loyola Law School, which released its own comprehensive report on human trafficking and the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics in December.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Refinery changes are also limiting supply on the West Coast.
—Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Other cities and states are choosing this route Actually raising earnings might require limiting the number of active drivers – something like the taxi medallion systems some cities once used to ensure high driver pay.
—Andrew Garin, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
The delay is limiting discussion on an important topic, said Stephanie Richard, a clinical professor who leads the Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative at Loyola Law School, which released its own comprehensive report on human trafficking and the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics in December.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Refinery changes are also limiting supply on the West Coast.
—Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limiting
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Overly restricting carbs may lead to low energy, digestive issues or nutrient gaps for some individuals.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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But authorities have increasingly presented Telegram as a breeding ground for terrorism and criminal activity, with the country’s communications regulator restricting the app and targeting its Russian founder.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
22 Mar. 2026
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Cost anxiety has become the defining concern of the application process.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The moment captures the strange overlap now defining the entertainment industry.—
Grant Rindner,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Limiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limiting. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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