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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
Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
This propulsion system limits responsiveness and constrains the precision with which a drone can control its position and attitude simultaneously.
—Etiido Uko
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Under the War Powers Act of 1973, the president can authorize military actions, but the Act limits troops from being deployed for more than 90 days unless war is formally declared.
—George Petras, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
This limits the damage if one account is compromised.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
And so that really limits adopters.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Along with valid photo identification, occupants must also provide a statement from a licensed physician stating that a permanent disability severely limits aspects of their daily lives.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
Supporters argue the requirement limits students’ ability to pursue other coursework, including career and technical education.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The league limits how many charter flights teams can take in a season.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Congress has set firm limits to this, including allowing the retirement of no more than eight aircraft a year because of fears of a capability gap, with the fleet consisting of 26 aircraft at last count.
—David Szondy
march 29, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
The complaint also alleges that the project is violating ordinances setting limits on lighting and noise levels, and an ordinance that prohibits storage of combustible materials, including diesel generators.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Ceremonies were held in other churches, with limits on how many could attend.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
If not, accepting strict limits on uranium enrichment and a comprehensive inspection program is the only other acceptable option outside of continuing and escalating the war.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026
As the climate changes, some of the desert crops that have been cultivated to grow here are reaching their evolutionary limits, while others may serve as a path forward for growing food at a time where the climate is changing faster than plants can adapt.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
If someone can break into the personal email of the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, your inbox is not off limits.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Beyond those limits, the story of our ultimate origin remains meager.
—Big Think, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Those problems, along with the potential autism overpayments, have drawn the scrutiny of federal regulators and Republicans in Congress, who sent a letter to state officials asking for more information about how the state detects and limits fraud.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
This propulsion system limits responsiveness and constrains the precision with which a drone can control its position and attitude simultaneously.
—Etiido Uko
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Under the War Powers Act of 1973, the president can authorize military actions, but the Act limits troops from being deployed for more than 90 days unless war is formally declared.
—George Petras, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
This limits the damage if one account is compromised.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
And so that really limits adopters.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Along with valid photo identification, occupants must also provide a statement from a licensed physician stating that a permanent disability severely limits aspects of their daily lives.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
Supporters argue the requirement limits students’ ability to pursue other coursework, including career and technical education.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The league limits how many charter flights teams can take in a season.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
Both allow workers to contribute pretax money through payroll deductions up to certain limits ($24,500 in 2026, with an additional $8,000 catch-up contribution for those 50 and older, plus an additional $11,250 for those 60 to 63).
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Congress has set firm limits to this, including allowing the retirement of no more than eight aircraft a year because of fears of a capability gap, with the fleet consisting of 26 aircraft at last count.
—David Szondy
march 29, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
The complaint also alleges that the project is violating ordinances setting limits on lighting and noise levels, and an ordinance that prohibits storage of combustible materials, including diesel generators.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Ceremonies were held in other churches, with limits on how many could attend.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
If not, accepting strict limits on uranium enrichment and a comprehensive inspection program is the only other acceptable option outside of continuing and escalating the war.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026
As the climate changes, some of the desert crops that have been cultivated to grow here are reaching their evolutionary limits, while others may serve as a path forward for growing food at a time where the climate is changing faster than plants can adapt.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
If someone can break into the personal email of the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, your inbox is not off limits.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Beyond those limits, the story of our ultimate origin remains meager.
—Big Think, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limits
Verb
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In recent months, the district changed the mascot of Clairemont High School in response to a state law that restricts the use of Native American terms as mascots.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The amendment restricts local government from making significant tax hikes without a public vote.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As Salim, Bakri avoids the kind of short-temperedness that incorrectly defines Arab men in the public imagination.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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In all of 2025, roughly 297,000 single-family homes and condos were flipped nationwide, according to ATTOM, a real estate data provider, which defines a flip as a home purchased and sold in the same 12-month period.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While Fisher’s athleticism leaves a lot to be desired, his high IQ and ability to diagnose from the middle make up for athletic limitations with an extra step on breaking up an offensive rhythm.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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That said, there are some important limitations to know.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Similar to Jupiter's true superstorms, their activity lasted for months, but unlike true superstorms, their cloud towers only reached modest heights.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Peeps have been taken to new heights.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 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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Noah’s technical ability on snare drum is leaps and bounds ahead of other students his age, and his consistently excellent drumming anchors our drumline’s sound.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Over six feet tall and skinny, with a mass of reddish curls, Fleming leaps and bounds across stage while delivering riffs on the bitmoji skills of baby boomers, ballads dedicated to deceased chain craft store Joann’s Fabrics, and Celine Dion’s gamer sons.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some commenters called for clearer boundaries from airline staff.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Alliances work best with clear boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Maurizio Cattelan, who also wielded a banana with profound memetic effectiveness, is one of the few other artists whose work has this kind of stickiness, but his recent sculptures have leaned more on the public’s appetite for stunts, whereas Rødland plumbs more mysterious depths.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Sun-chasers need not look far to christen their own spot on the shore, while divers plumb the depths to investigate a multitude of undersea wonders in this world-class diving destination.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limits. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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