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as in limits
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 restrictions
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 constraints
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 limitations
Local services and programs affected by the weather included some office closings and even limitations on waterpark hours.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Claims about savings, refunds, fees, limitations and problem-solving should be clear to customers and AI systems.
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Jordan Brannon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Watching polished content from creators in other countries can make the limitations feel sharper.
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Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
This new Chinese hybrid material seems to have overcome those limitations.
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New Atlas,
26 June 2026
The audit also details limitations in the propellant supply in place for both KSC and Cape Canaveral.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The authors did point out a few limitations of the research.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Claims about savings, refunds, fees, limitations and problem-solving should be clear to customers and AI systems.
—
Jordan Brannon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Watching polished content from creators in other countries can make the limitations feel sharper.
—
Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
This new Chinese hybrid material seems to have overcome those limitations.
—
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
The audit also details limitations in the propellant supply in place for both KSC and Cape Canaveral.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The authors did point out a few limitations of the research.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitations
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Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Plano for June 7th - June 13th, 2026.
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The Nathan’s Famous contest is a mix of athleticism and testing human limits.
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Her remarks come amid mounting allegations that military restrictions slowed aid deliveries and prevented civilians—and in some cases rescue crews—from getting to critical areas during the early phase of the emergency.
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Connecticut The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) allows transgender student-athletes to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity without restrictions.
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Some disappointed fans lingered near the barricades and boundaries police had set up and were enforcing.
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Money, trust, emotional boundaries or an obligation could demand more of your attention today.
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The trick is to find workloads that fit within those constraints or can be cleanly split across many small nodes.
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In a franchise system, innovation has to work for owners with real operating constraints.
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“Limitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitations. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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