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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
the bridge has a weight limitation that bars heavy trucks from crossing it
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as in restriction
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
the state has some fairly strict limitations on the sale and use of alcoholic beverages
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as in constraint
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries
the limitation on the number of vehicles allowed on the island does not sit well with year-round residents
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Recent Examples of limitation
Although Shields may have (some) limitations on her closet, for the most part, Grier and Rowan can dip into their matriarch's archives for pretty much anything.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 5 June 2025
Organizations are facing unpredictable trade policies, resource access limitations, and compliance variations that change depending on location.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 5 June 2025
The study has limitations, however, including that it hasn't been peer-reviewed.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 5 June 2025
Risks and limitations At high doses, the drug can cause adverse health issues that affect cardiovascular, respiratory and neurologic function, which can be fatal, said the American Addiction Centers website.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 5 June 2025
Organizations are facing unpredictable trade policies, resource access limitations, and compliance variations that change depending on location.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 5 June 2025
The study has limitations, however, including that it hasn't been peer-reviewed.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 5 June 2025
Risks and limitations At high doses, the drug can cause adverse health issues that affect cardiovascular, respiratory and neurologic function, which can be fatal, said the American Addiction Centers website.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for limitation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitation
Noun
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Protection from surveillance comes in two forms: top-down legal and policy limits on data collection, and bottom-up technological protections in the hands of the targets of that surveillance.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
16 June 2025
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After watching his inspiring return from injury, Acosta won’t put limits on him.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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The country's nuclear program was subject to extensive restrictions in exchange for sanctions relief as part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) reached in 2015 under then-U.S. President Barack Obama, but the deal was abandoned by President Donald Trump in 2018.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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The change in minimum lot size could be coupled with parking requirements or other restrictions to manage the increase in density.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
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The dating of ancient manuscripts is an extremely difficult problem, with sparse data and heavy constraints on access and expertise.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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The launch date is dependent on spacecraft traffic to the ISS and in-orbit activity planning and constraints that have to be coordinated with NASA.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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