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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
Law Murray, New York Times, 4 May 2026
If rain severely limits your sight, pull over and wait for conditions to improve.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Producing hydrogen on-site reduces the need for the specialized infrastructure required for long-distance transport and storage, which often limits the use of hydrogen fuel.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
States move to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court decision limits the Voting Rights Act.
—NBC news, 3 May 2026
Lawmakers passed the Youth Charging Reform Act (Senate Bill 323), a long-overdue measure that limits the harmful practice of automatically charging youth as adults.
—Nicole D. Porter, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Still, without a first-rounder, this was more about depth and role players than real roster transformation, and that limits how high the grade can go.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Merced County limits yard sales to once every three months, while the city of Fresno allows two yard sales within a 12-month period.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
That limits its Washington coverage to walk-and-talk interviews on the sidewalks outside the Capitol or in the hallways of public office buildings — a feature of its ambush-style celebrity interviews.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The industrial system of Chicago’s water management — invisible and linear extraction, consumption and disposal of our water resources — is rapidly approaching its limits.
—Alaina Harkness, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The 2021 law placed rigid budget limits on local governments, even when communities were growing quickly and needed more services.
—Mark Dee
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
District 10’s boundary wraps around the city of Haslet and bumps up against Fort Worth’s northern city limits.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
Robots were deployed as a remote precaution given the risk that remaining devices could still be triggered — though DeFrain said the technology has its limits.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Such limits are common for airlines as battery packs, especially lithium ones, can overheat and catch fire through thermal runaway when damaged.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Emma Grede, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Good American jeans, said her businesses are being changed by artificial intelligence, though there are some areas that are off limits.
—Francine Lacqua, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
The storm also hit Springtown, where Parker County Assistant Fire Chief David Pruitt said in an email that a second person died south of the city limits.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
Even with James as the league’s top fast-break scorer at 41 years old, Oklahoma City limits those opportunities due to its reluctance to crash the offensive glass and ability to limit live-ball turnovers.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 4 May 2026
If rain severely limits your sight, pull over and wait for conditions to improve.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Producing hydrogen on-site reduces the need for the specialized infrastructure required for long-distance transport and storage, which often limits the use of hydrogen fuel.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
States move to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court decision limits the Voting Rights Act.
—NBC news, 3 May 2026
Lawmakers passed the Youth Charging Reform Act (Senate Bill 323), a long-overdue measure that limits the harmful practice of automatically charging youth as adults.
—Nicole D. Porter, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Still, without a first-rounder, this was more about depth and role players than real roster transformation, and that limits how high the grade can go.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Merced County limits yard sales to once every three months, while the city of Fresno allows two yard sales within a 12-month period.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
That limits its Washington coverage to walk-and-talk interviews on the sidewalks outside the Capitol or in the hallways of public office buildings — a feature of its ambush-style celebrity interviews.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
As Mars runs into limits with Jupiter, pushing through everything won’t work.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The industrial system of Chicago’s water management — invisible and linear extraction, consumption and disposal of our water resources — is rapidly approaching its limits.
—Alaina Harkness, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The 2021 law placed rigid budget limits on local governments, even when communities were growing quickly and needed more services.
—Mark Dee
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
District 10’s boundary wraps around the city of Haslet and bumps up against Fort Worth’s northern city limits.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
Robots were deployed as a remote precaution given the risk that remaining devices could still be triggered — though DeFrain said the technology has its limits.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Such limits are common for airlines as battery packs, especially lithium ones, can overheat and catch fire through thermal runaway when damaged.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Emma Grede, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Good American jeans, said her businesses are being changed by artificial intelligence, though there are some areas that are off limits.
—Francine Lacqua, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
The storm also hit Springtown, where Parker County Assistant Fire Chief David Pruitt said in an email that a second person died south of the city limits.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limits
Verb
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The structure of micron-scale chambers restricts heat transfer while maintaining moisture permeability and quick-drying.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Any decision, especially one that restricts mifepristone, could have a serious political impact.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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What defines Canneseries today?—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Long hours remain one of the biggest and most measurable culprits, with the report saying 35% of workers globally work more than 48 hours a week—occupational-health research often defines long working hours as 55 hours or more a week.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While other states have debated — and, in Maryland’s case, passed — limitations on price surveillance, Colorado’s bill would be the strongest in the country, said Lee Hepner, a senior legal counsel for the American Economic Liberties Project.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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Saar’s leather pieces, featured prominently throughout the show, are another example of how in her hands, everyday objects extend beyond any limitations, feeling more like collage than anything else.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Counter heights vary on purpose.—
Amy Kunst,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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In the 2024-25 season, Mitchell took the program to new heights.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Places like Los Angeles and Oakland have high permit fees and strict zoning that often confines cans to industrial areas.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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In an industry that often confines its actors, especially women and especially Black women, Hall continues to carve a path defined by risk, depth and courage.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Sister typically bounds around on their walks, but Bowen said the tiny dog kept sitting still on the road.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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As Sac State bounds into the 2026 season as a first-time member of the FBS in the Mid-American Conference, Carter said his squad will not lack in effort.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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What leaders are responsible for is having difficult conversations, setting boundaries, explaining their decisions, and protecting their people’s time and energy from meaningless suffering.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 May 2026
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An incumbent member of Congress leads in fundraising, but the new boundaries have shaped the race’s political balance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2026
Noun
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From around 2015, the winds started dragging up relatively warm, salty water from the ocean depths to the surface.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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It is named after the HMS Challenger, whose crew first sounded the depths of the trench in 1875.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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“Limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limits. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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