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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
Nina Totenberg, NPR, 23 July 2025
Those laws typically trace their origin to KKK marches, but have more recently used by authorities to limit mask-wearing by pro-Palestinian protesters, often on college campuses, according the the ACLU.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 23 July 2025
Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
For a family of four in the contiguous U.S., the poverty limit is $32,150.
—Maya Benjamin, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The decision further limits a 90-year-old high-court precedent that was aimed at protecting the independence of certain regulatory agencies.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 23 July 2025
Those laws typically trace their origin to KKK marches, but have more recently used by authorities to limit mask-wearing by pro-Palestinian protesters, often on college campuses, according the the ACLU.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 23 July 2025
Noun
The Louisville Metro Police Department takes the volume, duration, time of day and proximity to other homes or buildings into account when determining if businesses or residents are violating noise limits.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
For a family of four in the contiguous U.S., the poverty limit is $32,150.
—Maya Benjamin, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limit
Verb
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Professors and education advocates, who waited six hours for public testimony to begin, said the curricula review provision opens the door for ideological censorship and restricts courses.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Since they are restricted free agents, their 2024-25 teams have right of first refusal, meaning if Grimes, for example, signed an offer sheet with another franchise, the Sixers could match it to bring him back for the same price.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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Digital Transformation Propelled by Emerging Technologies Significant technical innovation is defining the transformative digital age.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Medical records reportedly revealed that Hogan was previously diagnosed with atrial fibrillation — a heart condition defined as having an irregular heart rhythm — and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a form of cancer.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
31 July 2025
Noun
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This can result in compromises on certain ideas and slower development as your team contends with the platform's limitations.—
Andrii Kovalchuk,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Lauren and Mike speak with WIRED’s Emily Mullin about why Synchron’s model is standing out, and what the promises and limitations of these interfaces are.—
Lauren Goode,
Wired News,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Residents can check wave height predictions by viewing the NWS Great Lakes Portal, which updates wave heights, wind gusts and air temperature forecasts.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Ocean measurements showed wave heights of only 10 t0 14 feet -- relatively small for an earthquake of this size.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Established some 30 years ago, all three companies boast a depth of experience, sprawling facilities and multiple sound stages, with RCN claiming the largest in Latin America.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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From ultra-aged single malts to award-winning blends, this year’s medalists showcase the depth, complexity and craftsmanship that define world-class scotch whisky.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Needless to say, at 19,000 Kelvin, the solid gold sample blew past that boundary, heating up to more than 14 times its melting point, which is about 1,300 Kelvin.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 July 2025
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Fearing judgment imprisons a leader to accept boundaries as a rule of self.—
Paige Francis,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Limit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limit. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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