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as in restricts
to set bounds or an upper limit for
limit the note to a few words
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as in defines
to mark the limits of
adjectives limit the meanings of nouns
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as in limitations
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
there was no limit to the number of challenges they faced
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as in heights
the most extreme or advanced point
those bratty kids have pushed my patience to the limit
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Recent Examples of limits
Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
This change in direction via additional photography likely limits the overall role of Andor star Joplin Sibtain, who plays Billy Bufford, an investigator for Oregon State Police’s Internal Affairs.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
One of the biggest questions surrounding Jakucionis is whether his lack of elite athleticism limits his upside at the NBA level.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Advancing submarine capabilities India’s current submarines, the INS Arihant and INS Arighaat, are equipped with a relatively small 83 MWe nuclear reactor, which limits their time underwater and affects mission duration.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
The First Amendment limits government officials from infringing one’s right to free speech and expression.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration limits electric wheelchair and scooter battery size to 300 watt hours.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Rear legroom is good, but the sleek profile limits rear headroom.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
This stagnation limits the size and depth of Europe’s capital market.
—Dalibor Rohac, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Here’s why the wholesale clubs are off-limits.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
For assignments that test our thinking, like essays, projects, and debates, AI should be off-limits.
—Eli Thompson, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
But remember, income limits and other restrictions also apply to these limited tax breaks, which all currently run from 2025 to 2028.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Between that and the upright ergonomics, this could be a good choice for long weekend rides beyond city limits.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
Beginning in November 2025, however, the program will expand to every parent in the state—no income limits, no eligibility hurdles.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 22 Sep. 2025
Notwithstanding these limits, data derived from slaveowner records overwhelmingly demonstrate the profitability of New World plantations.
—Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
And pushing them to their limits is putting it mildly.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
The agreement limits their ability to speak publicly about the tragedy and their efforts to hold the company accountable.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
This change in direction via additional photography likely limits the overall role of Andor star Joplin Sibtain, who plays Billy Bufford, an investigator for Oregon State Police’s Internal Affairs.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
One of the biggest questions surrounding Jakucionis is whether his lack of elite athleticism limits his upside at the NBA level.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Advancing submarine capabilities India’s current submarines, the INS Arihant and INS Arighaat, are equipped with a relatively small 83 MWe nuclear reactor, which limits their time underwater and affects mission duration.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
The First Amendment limits government officials from infringing one’s right to free speech and expression.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration limits electric wheelchair and scooter battery size to 300 watt hours.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Rear legroom is good, but the sleek profile limits rear headroom.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
This stagnation limits the size and depth of Europe’s capital market.
—Dalibor Rohac, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Unmooring spending limits from revenues would make for greater competitive balance and better reward good management.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Here’s why the wholesale clubs are off-limits.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
For assignments that test our thinking, like essays, projects, and debates, AI should be off-limits.
—Eli Thompson, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
But remember, income limits and other restrictions also apply to these limited tax breaks, which all currently run from 2025 to 2028.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Between that and the upright ergonomics, this could be a good choice for long weekend rides beyond city limits.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
Beginning in November 2025, however, the program will expand to every parent in the state—no income limits, no eligibility hurdles.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 22 Sep. 2025
Notwithstanding these limits, data derived from slaveowner records overwhelmingly demonstrate the profitability of New World plantations.
—Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
And pushing them to their limits is putting it mildly.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limits
Verb
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What’s not okay is the hypocrisy of backing forceful legislation that restricts what people, trans and otherwise, can do with their own bodies.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Constitution restricts presidents to two terms in office.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As a purist, Murray defines sobriety as being completely abstinent from habit-forming substances that could cause dependency, including prescription drugs like Xanax and Suboxone.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Nuit Rouge collection will likely resonate with Trudon devotees, olfactory aficionados, and anyone in search of a new cold-weather signature, all while staying true to the artisanal luxury that defines the house.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Move beyond your routine limitations.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Exceeding these limitations can lead to overheating and potential fire hazards.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Solis is constantly reaching for new heights — an apt metaphor for his career.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Mapping means travelers with disabilities measure more than 200 data points, such as bed heights or doorway widths, since accessibility is far from one-size-fits-all, but rather that various needs can be met.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While the immediate retooling impacts the auto workforce across the state, the shifts also affect the international competition where experts think China and Europe are leaps and bounds ahead of American EV technology and adoption.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Sep. 2025
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With technology growing by leaps and bounds every day, more and more tasks can be automated.—
Adam Coffey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At times, the boundaries between art and artist blurred, with Herzog and his creative partner Klaus Kinski taking their dangerous onscreen missions into violent offscreen clashes with each other, as captured in the 1999 documentary, My Best Friend.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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The seven-time Grammy winner has long been embraced by fans for pushing boundaries and using her voice to advocate for human rights — something the star says has been a guiding light for her.—
Melody Chiu,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both events were shallow, with depths of 10 kilometers, and were confirmed by the USGS.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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These variants operate at depths up to 100 meters (328 feet) and feature military-grade specifications including salt-water-resistant coatings and stealth designs without logos.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As blood is draining from your head down to your lower extremities, your body is going to help push it back up.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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Even short periods of convalescence, from one to three days, increase the likelihood of a condition called deep venous thrombosis, which can cause clots to break loose in the extremities and travel through the bloodstream, passing through the heart and lodging in the lungs.—
Paul Sisson,
Mercury News,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limits. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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