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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
In conclusion, as the time limitations to bring construction claims in Florida continue to shorten, immediate action becomes even more critical.
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Keegan A. Berry, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Dovrat had a skill the Canes badly needed -- three-point shooting -- but his minutes were limited nonetheless because of limitations in his game.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
While some cities and towns have imposed strict limitations, Hoboken is welcoming soccer fans looking to rent property with open arms.
—Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
There were some limitations to the surveillance, the agency acknowledged.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
When Ichimoku works best—and its limitations Ichimoku tends to work best in trending markets.
—Karl Montevirgen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite these capabilities, the technology still faces limitations—early adopters report issues such as short battery life, overheating and discomfort during extended wear.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Improved interaction in real-world conditions By combining capacitive touch and force sensing, the system addresses some limitations of traditional capacitive touch interfaces.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Even though this policy gives travelers broad flexibility to cancel their trips, there are still important limitations to be aware of.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Keegan A. Berry, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Dovrat had a skill the Canes badly needed -- three-point shooting -- but his minutes were limited nonetheless because of limitations in his game.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
While some cities and towns have imposed strict limitations, Hoboken is welcoming soccer fans looking to rent property with open arms.
—Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
There were some limitations to the surveillance, the agency acknowledged.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
When Ichimoku works best—and its limitations Ichimoku tends to work best in trending markets.
—Karl Montevirgen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite these capabilities, the technology still faces limitations—early adopters report issues such as short battery life, overheating and discomfort during extended wear.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Improved interaction in real-world conditions By combining capacitive touch and force sensing, the system addresses some limitations of traditional capacitive touch interfaces.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Even though this policy gives travelers broad flexibility to cancel their trips, there are still important limitations to be aware of.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitations
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Both allow workers to contribute pretax money through payroll deductions up to certain limits ($24,500 in 2026, with an additional $8,000 catch-up contribution for those 50 and older, plus an additional $11,250 for those 60 to 63).—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Congress has set firm limits to this, including allowing the retirement of no more than eight aircraft a year because of fears of a capability gap, with the fleet consisting of 26 aircraft at last count.—
David Szondy
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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Colorado officials argued that the law − which is similar to restrictions in about half the states – regulates professional conduct, not speech.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Regional restrictions may apply.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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That could mean a delay of hours, days or longer depending on scheduling and technical constraints.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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With production pipelines in some regions backlogged due to capacity constraints, AI automation tools are enabling faster asset and scene creation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some commenters called for clearer boundaries from airline staff.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Alliances work best with clear boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Limitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitations. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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