1
as in restricts
to set bounds or an upper limit for
limit the note to a few words
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2
as in defines
to mark the limits of
adjectives limit the meanings of nouns
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as in limitations
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 heights
the most extreme or advanced point
those bratty kids have pushed my patience to the limit
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Recent Examples of limits
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
That limits his position flexibility, which might make his roster spot difficult to hold onto if four other receivers outshine him.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
To move forward, architects and IT Leaders must bridge the gap between innovation goals and the underlying complexity that limits them.
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Sam Rastogi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
New limits on lifetime hunting licenses in Idaho House Bill 855 limits lifetime hunting licenses to residents who have lived in Idaho for a minimum of five years.
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Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Neither Apptivo nor Freshsales limits integration support to higher-tier plans either.
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Dianna Gunn,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
In his view, this limits the ability to evaluate intermodal as a mature logistics solution capable of delivering predictable outcomes when properly executed.
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Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Cavitation also limits the speed of modern metal ship propellers powered by large internal combustion engines.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
On the question of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has reopened the waterway while signaling its intent to reaffirm its authority there, and the text of the agreement limits the opening to commercial shipping alone, leaving military transit aside, a distinction that may carry weight later.
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Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
19 June 2026
Mary Ella Hastings
july 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 July 2026
The Nathan’s Famous contest is a mix of athleticism and testing human limits.
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Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
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Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
But the new rules place much tighter limits on how much parents can borrow.
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Scott White,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
For the first time, immigrants from the Western Hemisphere faced limits on their numbers.
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Albert Sun,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Drawers, closets, rooms, the fridge—nothing is off limits for this decluttering game changer.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Verb
This decades-old measure changed the company to a joint stock corporation and effectively limits management's ability to close plants.
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Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
That limits his position flexibility, which might make his roster spot difficult to hold onto if four other receivers outshine him.
—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
To move forward, architects and IT Leaders must bridge the gap between innovation goals and the underlying complexity that limits them.
—
Sam Rastogi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
New limits on lifetime hunting licenses in Idaho House Bill 855 limits lifetime hunting licenses to residents who have lived in Idaho for a minimum of five years.
—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Neither Apptivo nor Freshsales limits integration support to higher-tier plans either.
—
Dianna Gunn,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
In his view, this limits the ability to evaluate intermodal as a mature logistics solution capable of delivering predictable outcomes when properly executed.
—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Cavitation also limits the speed of modern metal ship propellers powered by large internal combustion engines.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
On the question of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has reopened the waterway while signaling its intent to reaffirm its authority there, and the text of the agreement limits the opening to commercial shipping alone, leaving military transit aside, a distinction that may carry weight later.
—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
19 June 2026
Noun
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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Mary Ella Hastings
july 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 July 2026
The Nathan’s Famous contest is a mix of athleticism and testing human limits.
—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
—
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
But the new rules place much tighter limits on how much parents can borrow.
—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
For the first time, immigrants from the Western Hemisphere faced limits on their numbers.
—
Albert Sun,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Drawers, closets, rooms, the fridge—nothing is off limits for this decluttering game changer.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limits
Verb
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The law restricts the use of excess revenue from building-permit fees, eliminating their use for the construction of buildings or other structures, and limiting that money primarily to code-enforcement functions such as permitting operations, inspections, technology upgrades and training.
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The law also restricts arrests at places of worship and health care facilities when a person is receiving medical treatment.
Verb
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The cruise line’s Marella Explorer 2 also offers cruises exclusively for grown-ups, which the line defines as those 17 and older.
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The company’s bet is that the same speed that defines its team can be brought to the systems companies rely on every day.
Noun
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Local services and programs affected by the weather included some office closings and even limitations on waterpark hours.
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Claims about savings, refunds, fees, limitations and problem-solving should be clear to customers and AI systems.
Noun
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The diversity of plant heights mimics what’s found in a forest and, as a bonus, offers better wildlife habitat.
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Still, the stock market continues to test new heights and is expected to tempt private equity owners and other investors to get out while the getting’s good.
Verb
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Places like Los Angeles and Oakland have high permit fees and strict zoning that often confines cans to industrial areas.
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In an industry that often confines its actors, especially women and especially Black women, Hall continues to carve a path defined by risk, depth and courage.
Verb
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Over a century later, the Himalayan blackberry has spread far beyond the modest backyard bounds its importers envisioned, opting instead to take over indiscriminately and displace the native trailing blackberry (Rubus ursinus) in the process.
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Oprah Winfrey bounds into view in a white dress.
Noun
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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.
Noun
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True Black 400, making the deep, dark depths of space even more gorgeous.
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For me no one explores the depths of her emotions with her voice the way Billie does.
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“Limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limits. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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