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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
Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
But coming off an ankle injury and in a timeshare with backfield mate Vidal limits Hampton’s appeal.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
This provision limits how much your assessed value can increase each year to 3% or the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower, per the Florida Department of Revenue.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
This limits funding growth, unless voters approve a higher rate.
—Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
The event formerly known as the SAG Awards limits its TV nominations to five slots apiece and limits its limited series category even further by not including a Best Ensemble section.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Singapore’s market is dominated by mature, value-heavy companies, which limits its exposure to the faster growth typically seen in technology stocks.
—Nur Hikmah Md Ali,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2026
Mamdani has pledged to strengthen New York’s sanctuary city status, which limits the local government’s cooperation with federal agencies over immigration enforcement.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
The new law also limits districts to running referendums only during general statewide elections, and not during primary or other more localized special elections.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
But studies also found that within a few years the vast majority of seafood caught off the Northeast Coast of Japan was below Japan’s strict radiation limits.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
On Netflix April 24, 2026 | Action Thriller A grieving woman testing her limits in the Australian wilderness is suddenly ensnared in a deadly game with a ruthless predator.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … NOT GOING THERE – Golden Globes host explains why one celebrity is off-limits for jokes at awards show.
—FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
That's because, alongside standard HECM loans, Guild offers proprietary reverse mortgage products designed for higher-value homes and borrowers looking for larger loan amounts than federal limits allow.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
That sentiment was set in stone Tuesday when Sandy Springs adopted a resolution to require the Development Authority of Fulton County to get the mayor’s permission before voting on economic development deals within the city limits.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026
But the small space has put limits on the types of productions Oil Lamp can stage, Pastucha acknowledged.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Unlike other leading chatbots, Grok doesn’t impose many limits on users or block them from generating sexualized content of real people, including minors, said Brandie Nonnecke, senior director of policy at Americans for Responsible Innovation.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
The law requires presidents to notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying forces and to end military action within 60 to 90 days absent authorization — limits that presidents of both parties have routinely stretched.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
But coming off an ankle injury and in a timeshare with backfield mate Vidal limits Hampton’s appeal.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
This provision limits how much your assessed value can increase each year to 3% or the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower, per the Florida Department of Revenue.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
This limits funding growth, unless voters approve a higher rate.
—Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
The event formerly known as the SAG Awards limits its TV nominations to five slots apiece and limits its limited series category even further by not including a Best Ensemble section.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Singapore’s market is dominated by mature, value-heavy companies, which limits its exposure to the faster growth typically seen in technology stocks.
—Nur Hikmah Md Ali,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2026
Mamdani has pledged to strengthen New York’s sanctuary city status, which limits the local government’s cooperation with federal agencies over immigration enforcement.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
The new law also limits districts to running referendums only during general statewide elections, and not during primary or other more localized special elections.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
Note that this bag is larger than most of the others on this list, and may not fit in the overhead bin on all airlines—always be sure to check your airline’s baggage limits directly!
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
But studies also found that within a few years the vast majority of seafood caught off the Northeast Coast of Japan was below Japan’s strict radiation limits.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
On Netflix April 24, 2026 | Action Thriller A grieving woman testing her limits in the Australian wilderness is suddenly ensnared in a deadly game with a ruthless predator.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … NOT GOING THERE – Golden Globes host explains why one celebrity is off-limits for jokes at awards show.
—FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
That's because, alongside standard HECM loans, Guild offers proprietary reverse mortgage products designed for higher-value homes and borrowers looking for larger loan amounts than federal limits allow.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
That sentiment was set in stone Tuesday when Sandy Springs adopted a resolution to require the Development Authority of Fulton County to get the mayor’s permission before voting on economic development deals within the city limits.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026
But the small space has put limits on the types of productions Oil Lamp can stage, Pastucha acknowledged.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Unlike other leading chatbots, Grok doesn’t impose many limits on users or block them from generating sexualized content of real people, including minors, said Brandie Nonnecke, senior director of policy at Americans for Responsible Innovation.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limits
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What Rokita alleges in lawsuit The lawsuit argues that IPS’s policies violate Indiana law, which prohibits governmental bodies from enacting a resolution or policy that restricts employees from communicating or cooperating with federal officials about someone’s citizenship or immigration status.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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Removing this layer restricts the tree from moving water up from the roots or nutrients back down, a process known as girdling.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This expanding screen defines the Legion Pro Rollable concept.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Locals cherish the balance between welcoming visitors and preserving the serenity that defines their hometowns.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The federal government has acknowledged these limitations.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Given my technical limitations and lack of experience, my version ironically sounded even cheesier and more synth driven than Chuck’s original.—
Bear McCreary,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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With some estimates putting wave heights as much as 35 feet, weakened hatch covers would have been vulnerable to such waves.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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During that episode, lava fountains from the south vent reached 1,500 feet, while eruptions from the north vent reached heights of 1,100 feet, according to the USGS.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Age of Imprisonment both controls and performs leaps and bounds better than its predecessors.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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As my guide Nicolas Jeanroy preps his truffle gear, which looks like a collection of garden tools, his canine partner, Taïga, bounds up.—
Aislyn Greene,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Now, the man is left caught in the middle between maintaining a respectful relationship with his girlfriend’s parents and creating healthy boundaries in his own home.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Film Forward International Competition Section presents the work of new, daring filmmakers who challenge our relationship with storytelling and aspire to renegotiate it through their debut or sophomore films, beyond the boundaries of film genres.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The ocean, with its variable currents, depths and temperatures, is a starkly different environment.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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After all, when in Scorpio, Venus has no choice but to face the depths of passion, power and control, which is in turn reflected in collective relationships.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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While Hawke, who played Manson family member Linda Kasabian/’Flowerchild’, did not end up barefoot in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, her co-star Margaret Qualley famously showed off her lower extremities in the film.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The next day, two partial sections of lower extremities were found on the shoreline.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limits. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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