OFF-LIMITS Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

off-limits

adjective

Definition of off-limits

as in private

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Recent Examples of off-limits Biological and chemical weapons are categorically off-limits. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 July 2026 Every era added a new layer of intelligence, but the payment layer remained structurally off-limits due to card network ownership of the relationship and merchant disintermediation. — Nandan Sheth, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Shellfish harvesting in the river is still off-limits, according to the city's message. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 1 July 2026 The area is secured by a fence and off-limits to the public. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for off-limits

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Adjective

Lenti Ponsetto, after 18 years leading DePaul athletics—and 42 years overall at the private Big East school—announced her retirement in June 2020, just six weeks after Conviser filed her initial suit in Cook County court.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
The movie, which premieres this weekend on YouTube, is a DIY schlock- umentary that’s also a real documentary, one that captures how Six’s life became his own private horror film, after he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of private

Adjective

While increasing volumes of the oil are finding routes out of the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, keeping energy prices elevated and pushing up global inflation.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Capable models released without usage restrictions are landing within months of the closed frontier, which matters because an attacker does not need permission from OpenAI, Anthropic, or Microsoft to use them.

— Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of closed

Adjective

Shareholders of the electric vehicle maker last November approved a restricted stock plan that the company valued at $158 billion.

— Ross Kerber, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
As predicted, the seasonally restricted Dining Out NYC has been but a shadow of its year-round predecessor.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of restricted

Adjective

Beyond sitting on some of the most valuable land in South Florida, Indian Creek Country Club is also among the region’s most exclusive clubs.

— Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
La Cava, the private wine cellar and private dining event space, offers curated wine tastings and more for exclusive gatherings.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

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