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
Risks of an imminent economic downturn are making businesses cautious about taking on new hires, and limiting opportunities for workers across the board.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
In addition to maintaining good oral hygiene habits at home, such as brushing and flossing, experts recommend tactics like drinking plenty of water, limiting snacks and sugary foods, and quitting smoking to help prevent cavities.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
The New York Times and others have reported that in many states CVS and Walgreens are going to be limiting COVID vaccines to those with prescriptions, or stop offering them completely.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
Could the Aztecs draw 10,000 extra fans at $20 apiece for a SkyShow game, limiting stadium entry to the second half for fireworks fans?
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
In addition to maintaining good oral hygiene habits at home, such as brushing and flossing, experts recommend tactics like drinking plenty of water, limiting snacks and sugary foods, and quitting smoking to help prevent cavities.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
The New York Times and others have reported that in many states CVS and Walgreens are going to be limiting COVID vaccines to those with prescriptions, or stop offering them completely.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
Could the Aztecs draw 10,000 extra fans at $20 apiece for a SkyShow game, limiting stadium entry to the second half for fireworks fans?
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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Similarly, Senate Democrats have introduced the VISIBLE Act, which would mandate that ICE and Customs and Border Protection officers wear legible identification showing their names and agency, while also restricting the use of most face coverings during operations.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Slow-Carb Diet is an eating plan that prioritizes protein, legumes, and non-starchy vegetables while restricting most other carbohydrates.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Impact of 'Bluey' There's no doubt that Bluey is one of those shows that's defining our current era.—
De Elizabeth,
Parents,
3 Sep. 2025
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The company has positioned itself to revive theatrical Hindi-language cinema through genre-defining storytelling.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Limiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limiting. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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