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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
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers passed the Youth Charging Reform Act (Senate Bill 323), a long-overdue measure that limits the harmful practice of automatically charging youth as adults.
—Nicole D. Porter, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Still, without a first-rounder, this was more about depth and role players than real roster transformation, and that limits how high the grade can go.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Merced County limits yard sales to once every three months, while the city of Fresno allows two yard sales within a 12-month period.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
That limits its Washington coverage to walk-and-talk interviews on the sidewalks outside the Capitol or in the hallways of public office buildings — a feature of its ambush-style celebrity interviews.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
For one, garlic and beet roots grow at different depths in the soil, which limits competition for soil nutrients.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Rising fuel costs are driving up the cost of delivering food, while the threat of violence limits access to people most in need.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Another option is a bank safe deposit box, which provides a higher level of physical security but limits access to banking hours and may not be insured by the bank itself.
—Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Francine Lacqua, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
Keep it simple, stay within your limits, and choose what actually supports you long term.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Based on its category classification, the robot knows its physical limits, which prevents it from crashing and dynamically redirects the movement to safely slide or traverse along the edge of the singularity boundary.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
Breakthrough improves durability and power output limits The conventional coal power process is inherently constrained by the Carnot cycle, which limits thermal efficiency to roughly 40 percent, according to Xie.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
That advantage would exist regardless of roster limits or restrictions.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The storm also hit Springtown, where Parker County Assistant Fire Chief David Pruitt said in an email that a second person died south of the city limits.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Hazelton says that ChatGPT can be helpful in the salon, but clients should be aware of its limits.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Could a traffic code provide explicit limits for every possible set of road conditions?
—Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Most currently available hypersonics are costly per unit, which limits their deployment capability.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers passed the Youth Charging Reform Act (Senate Bill 323), a long-overdue measure that limits the harmful practice of automatically charging youth as adults.
—Nicole D. Porter, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Still, without a first-rounder, this was more about depth and role players than real roster transformation, and that limits how high the grade can go.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Merced County limits yard sales to once every three months, while the city of Fresno allows two yard sales within a 12-month period.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
That limits its Washington coverage to walk-and-talk interviews on the sidewalks outside the Capitol or in the hallways of public office buildings — a feature of its ambush-style celebrity interviews.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
For one, garlic and beet roots grow at different depths in the soil, which limits competition for soil nutrients.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Rising fuel costs are driving up the cost of delivering food, while the threat of violence limits access to people most in need.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Another option is a bank safe deposit box, which provides a higher level of physical security but limits access to banking hours and may not be insured by the bank itself.
—Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
Emma Grede, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Good American jeans, said her businesses are being changed by artificial intelligence, though there are some areas that are off limits.
—Francine Lacqua, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
Keep it simple, stay within your limits, and choose what actually supports you long term.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Based on its category classification, the robot knows its physical limits, which prevents it from crashing and dynamically redirects the movement to safely slide or traverse along the edge of the singularity boundary.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
Breakthrough improves durability and power output limits The conventional coal power process is inherently constrained by the Carnot cycle, which limits thermal efficiency to roughly 40 percent, according to Xie.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
That advantage would exist regardless of roster limits or restrictions.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The storm also hit Springtown, where Parker County Assistant Fire Chief David Pruitt said in an email that a second person died south of the city limits.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Hazelton says that ChatGPT can be helpful in the salon, but clients should be aware of its limits.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Could a traffic code provide explicit limits for every possible set of road conditions?
—Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limits
Verb
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The 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act restricts some state and local taxes from being deducted from federal taxes.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Buprenorphine is controlled by the Drug Enforcement Administration's suspicious orders report system, which restricts supply when pharmacies order more than allowed under specified thresholds.—
Andrew Jones,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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What defines Canneseries today?—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Long hours remain one of the biggest and most measurable culprits, with the report saying 35% of workers globally work more than 48 hours a week—occupational-health research often defines long working hours as 55 hours or more a week.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The next three points argue for limitations to patents and copyrights.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to Beale’s website, the Gardner campus would be set back from existing infrastructure by more than 100 feet and building heights would comply with the city’s 60-foot limit.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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For the Knicks to reach heights unseen in more than 50 years, Towns will need to continue playing the kind of defense he’s proven capable of during this playoff stretch.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 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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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
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As Sac State bounds into the 2026 season as a first-time member of the FBS in the Mid-American Conference, Carter said his squad will not lack in effort.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Chef Toni Romero isn't afraid to push the boundaries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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While Hitchcock stayed at the Fairmont in San Francisco, cast and crew were housed at the El Rancho Tropicana motel, socialising together after long days of filming, and the boundaries between professional discipline and personal behaviour began to blur.—
Tony Lee Moral,
IndieWire,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fan-favorite players find ways to shine from the depths of the later rounds.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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But even in its most opposing moments, from its depths of disintegration to its peaks of pattern-building, Spirals/Viral has a cryptic unity.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limits. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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