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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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Most trees in shallow soils or soils with a high water table that limits root growth are also likely to blow over during hurricane winds.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
The analyst emphasized that while Chevron has confirmed its partnership with Meta Platforms on a project, that deal has yet to reach a final investment decision, which limits near-term visibility.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 24 May 2026
Residents can also take advantage of the Beckham Law, which limits taxes to 24% for the first six years.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
It was first enacted in 2017 and limits how many truck races a NASCAR Cup Series driver with three or more years of experience can race in a season (eight).
—Zach Dean, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
The highest setting, Dark Knight difficulty, scales up enemy damage and limits your total lives per mission.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026
When a a strategic actor deliberately limits supply, the resulting inflation is a national security problem and not a problem for the Fed.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 May 2026
The new system, which limits clubs to spending a maximum of 85 per cent of their revenues on their first-team squads, will replace the profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) that have been in place since 2017.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 15 May 2026
R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Yet those strengths can also become limits when the problem increasingly depends on how other actors in the ecosystem move.
—Henrik Totterman, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Dallas for May 3rd - May 16th, 2026.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2026
Also, businesses should be up front about expiration dates or any other limits.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Opec decreased oil production quotas to stabilise prices, but members failed to comply, producing above their limits; while non-Opec producers pumped out more to fill the gap.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 May 2026
What credit freeze limits leave exposed Synthetic identity fraud isn't the only kind of fraud a freeze misses.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
If Ware’s top end in that regard is, say, Jarrett Allen, is that enough to keep him off limits in the Giannis deal?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Public libraries in 2025 navigated a year that saw the challenging, and banning of, thousands of books, stiffer budgetary limits and federal threats to funding.
—Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Verb
This reliance on high-energy processing and rigid programming fundamentally limits operation in unpredictable, real-world settings.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Most trees in shallow soils or soils with a high water table that limits root growth are also likely to blow over during hurricane winds.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
The analyst emphasized that while Chevron has confirmed its partnership with Meta Platforms on a project, that deal has yet to reach a final investment decision, which limits near-term visibility.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 24 May 2026
Residents can also take advantage of the Beckham Law, which limits taxes to 24% for the first six years.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
It was first enacted in 2017 and limits how many truck races a NASCAR Cup Series driver with three or more years of experience can race in a season (eight).
—Zach Dean, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
The highest setting, Dark Knight difficulty, scales up enemy damage and limits your total lives per mission.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026
When a a strategic actor deliberately limits supply, the resulting inflation is a national security problem and not a problem for the Fed.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 May 2026
The new system, which limits clubs to spending a maximum of 85 per cent of their revenues on their first-team squads, will replace the profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) that have been in place since 2017.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Noun
Work was still being done on the open casino floor, which was off limits even for photography but is expected to accommodate around 1,200 people actively engaged in slot machines or table games.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Yet those strengths can also become limits when the problem increasingly depends on how other actors in the ecosystem move.
—Henrik Totterman, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Dallas for May 3rd - May 16th, 2026.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2026
Also, businesses should be up front about expiration dates or any other limits.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Opec decreased oil production quotas to stabilise prices, but members failed to comply, producing above their limits; while non-Opec producers pumped out more to fill the gap.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 May 2026
What credit freeze limits leave exposed Synthetic identity fraud isn't the only kind of fraud a freeze misses.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
If Ware’s top end in that regard is, say, Jarrett Allen, is that enough to keep him off limits in the Giannis deal?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Public libraries in 2025 navigated a year that saw the challenging, and banning of, thousands of books, stiffer budgetary limits and federal threats to funding.
—Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limits
Verb
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New Jersey's Immigrant Trust Directive restricts officers from enforcing federal immigration laws or assisting ICE agents.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The bill separately restricts Speed Tier 2 and Speed Tier 3 devices.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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For AstraZeneca, that picture defines the next phase of its sustainability work.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Whether the Su-57D can meaningfully close that gap remains to be seen, but the aircraft’s development suggests Russia increasingly recognizes that information dominance (not just raw performance) defines modern air combat.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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To work around these limitations, epidemiologists in the field have turned to broader-spectrum diagnostic kits and alternative rapid assays, though shortages of testing supplies and the logistical difficulties of operating in remote outbreak regions continue to hamper response efforts.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 May 2026
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Remedies range from re-testing to limitations on the license to suspension or more, depending on the driver’s competency.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
Noun
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However, from such dizzy heights, the fall from grace has been dramatic.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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While Star City hasn’t quite yet reached the heights of its predecessor, the five hours (of eight) sent to critics satisfy as both a companion series and one capable of standing all on its own.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
28 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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Something as simple as adding a tablespoon of fresh ground flax or chia seeds to a smoothie can do leaps and bounds improvement in the microbiome itself.—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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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
Noun
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Evacuated residents outside of the new boundaries were clear to return home.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Earlier, Mars square Pluto may intensify pressure between group expectations and personal boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Plunging into your emotional depths feels supportive today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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That escape also reveals the profound depths of his narcissism.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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“Limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limits. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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