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as in to restrict
to set bounds or an upper limit for
limit the note to a few words
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as in limitation
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 height
the most extreme or advanced point
those bratty kids have pushed my patience to the limit
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Recent Examples of limit
Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Lawmakers could also vote on a war powers resolution limiting strikes in Iran.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 13 May 2026
Cory Turner, NPR, 19 May 2026
Sisters of Defiance will see Rani, host of BBC Radio 4 series Women’s Hour and TV show Countryfile, sitting down with women who have had to push themselves beyond conventional limits.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 May 2026
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Verb
Attendance is limited to 15 people and costs $5 per person.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Lawmakers could also vote on a war powers resolution limiting strikes in Iran.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 13 May 2026
Noun
Previously, grad students could borrow up to the cost of their program, but the new limits cap annual borrowing for most at $20,500 with a total limit of $100,000.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 19 May 2026
Sisters of Defiance will see Rani, host of BBC Radio 4 series Women’s Hour and TV show Countryfile, sitting down with women who have had to push themselves beyond conventional limits.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limit
Verb
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There are several states that cap wage garnishment at lower amounts than the federal limit — and some even restrict how many consumer debt garnishment orders an employer can process at one time.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Generally, chips above certain performance thresholds are restricted, while lower-end mature chips are sold to China routinely and most sales to Russia are prohibited or require a license, which is often denied, said Brian Burke, a litigator and board advisor with expertise in China.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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The best bits of Body of Work are defined by the ideas that don’t center Skeletrix in the frame, the half-thoughts and thorny passages that breeze past if you aren’t locked in.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
15 May 2026
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While World Cup organizers are heavily promoting certain songs, Herrera says many others will be vying to define the tournament this year.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The company sees slowness not as a limitation, but as a strategic asset that reduces risk, trims costs, and eases environmental impact.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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But the Bucs don’t expect the limitation to last long.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The former couple produced and starred in the film, which was made at the height of the COVID pandemic.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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In seasons 14 and 15, the PAW Patrol is on a roll with adventures that take the pups from the prehistoric wilds of Dinosaur Island to the rock-climbing heights of Rescue Mountain.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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That first strike came courtesy of Catherine Dubois, a versatile depth forward, who was moved onto Montreal’s top line beside Poulin and Laura Stacey in an effort to spread out the team’s offense.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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In the background, a structure made of golden rods adds depth and texture.—
Christine Mortag,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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The Roseville Joint Union High School District approved new school attendance boundaries Monday morning to address rapid enrollment growth in west Roseville that has continued to strain campuses.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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Fast bowler Akash Singh (1-54) conceded four boundaries against Jaiswal (43) in his 23-run first over as Sooryavanshi took the back seat and let the stand-in captain score bulk of the runs in the power play.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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“Limit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limit. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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