1
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
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Cavitation also limits the speed of modern metal ship propellers powered by large internal combustion engines.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
On the question of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has reopened the waterway while signaling its intent to reaffirm its authority there, and the text of the agreement limits the opening to commercial shipping alone, leaving military transit aside, a distinction that may carry weight later.
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Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
19 June 2026
That special designation limits the organization's ability to add new signage and advertising directly inside the ballpark, making nearby rooftop and building locations particularly valuable.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
If rain severely limits your sight, pull over and wait for conditions to improve.
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Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Assembly Bill 46, which cleared the Senate late last month, gives judges wider latitude to deny diversion petitions and limits the types of crimes for which a defendant can be granted diversion.
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James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
There is language in the legislation that limits player compensation and the ability to transfer.
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Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Exercise habits were also self-reported, which can introduce error, and participants were mostly healthcare professionals, which limits generalizability to the broader population.
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Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
18 June 2026
Willem Marx,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Understanding your deductibles and coverage limits before a storm arrives can prevent unpleasant surprises later.
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Stephen Hauptman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Drawers, closets, rooms, the fridge—nothing is off limits for this decluttering game changer.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Students currently enrolled in graduate or professional degree programs will be exempt from the new limits for three years.
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Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
The dispute centers on whether these limits violate the Constitution's First Amendment protection against government abridgment of freedom of speech.
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Will Dunham,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
The commissioners plan to develop a five-year plan to phase in state funding, along with enforceable standards like caseload limits and access to defense investigators.
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Anat Rubin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Low-light operation and high-current operation are also still present practical engineering limits.
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New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Arlington for June 7th - June 13th 2026 A score of 100 is a perfect score and 70 is considered to be extremely poor.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 June 2026
Verb
In his view, this limits the ability to evaluate intermodal as a mature logistics solution capable of delivering predictable outcomes when properly executed.
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Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Cavitation also limits the speed of modern metal ship propellers powered by large internal combustion engines.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
On the question of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has reopened the waterway while signaling its intent to reaffirm its authority there, and the text of the agreement limits the opening to commercial shipping alone, leaving military transit aside, a distinction that may carry weight later.
—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
19 June 2026
That special designation limits the organization's ability to add new signage and advertising directly inside the ballpark, making nearby rooftop and building locations particularly valuable.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
If rain severely limits your sight, pull over and wait for conditions to improve.
—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Assembly Bill 46, which cleared the Senate late last month, gives judges wider latitude to deny diversion petitions and limits the types of crimes for which a defendant can be granted diversion.
—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
There is language in the legislation that limits player compensation and the ability to transfer.
—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Exercise habits were also self-reported, which can introduce error, and participants were mostly healthcare professionals, which limits generalizability to the broader population.
—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
Utah's state forester, Jamie Barnes, told reporters that fires across the state this season had been moving in ways that had stretched Utah's firefighting capacity to its limits, with new fires beginning closer to populated areas than in previous years.
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Willem Marx,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Understanding your deductibles and coverage limits before a storm arrives can prevent unpleasant surprises later.
—
Stephen Hauptman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Drawers, closets, rooms, the fridge—nothing is off limits for this decluttering game changer.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Students currently enrolled in graduate or professional degree programs will be exempt from the new limits for three years.
—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
The dispute centers on whether these limits violate the Constitution's First Amendment protection against government abridgment of freedom of speech.
—
Will Dunham,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
The commissioners plan to develop a five-year plan to phase in state funding, along with enforceable standards like caseload limits and access to defense investigators.
—
Anat Rubin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Low-light operation and high-current operation are also still present practical engineering limits.
—
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Arlington for June 7th - June 13th 2026 A score of 100 is a perfect score and 70 is considered to be extremely poor.
—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limits
Verb
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The law restricts the use of excess revenue from building-permit fees, eliminating their use for the construction of buildings or other structures, and limiting that money primarily to code-enforcement functions such as permitting operations, inspections, technology upgrades and training.
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The law also restricts arrests at places of worship and health care facilities when a person is receiving medical treatment.
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The cruise line’s Marella Explorer 2 also offers cruises exclusively for grown-ups, which the line defines as those 17 and older.
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The company’s bet is that the same speed that defines its team can be brought to the systems companies rely on every day.
Noun
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Local services and programs affected by the weather included some office closings and even limitations on waterpark hours.
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Claims about savings, refunds, fees, limitations and problem-solving should be clear to customers and AI systems.
Noun
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The diversity of plant heights mimics what’s found in a forest and, as a bonus, offers better wildlife habitat.
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Still, the stock market continues to test new heights and is expected to tempt private equity owners and other investors to get out while the getting’s good.
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.
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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.
Verb
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Oprah Winfrey bounds into view in a white dress.
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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.
Noun
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Later, as the Moon faces disciplined Saturn, we are asked to set clearer boundaries and timing.
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Stephanie Smittle is not concerned with musical boundaries.
Noun
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True Black 400, making the deep, dark depths of space even more gorgeous.
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For me no one explores the depths of her emotions with her voice the way Billie does.
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“Limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limits. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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