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as in restricts
to set bounds or an upper limit for
limit the note to a few words
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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
Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 17 May 2026
The law limits how police can share plate data with out-of-state agencies, adds data retention rules and prohibits use of the systems for immigration enforcement.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Despite signs of progress on building mechanisms to manage future relationships, the two countries are inevitably bound by an intensifying rivalry that limits how far their cooperation can go, Doshi said.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 15 May 2026
According to the company, this increases costs, limits flexibility, and complicates maintenance.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
The new system, which limits clubs to spending a maximum of 85 per cent of their revenues on their first-team squads, will replace the profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) that have been in place since 2017.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 15 May 2026
But Florida’s law — particularly, that constitutional provision that explicitly limits redistricting plans meant to favor one party or candidate over another — is different from Louisiana’s.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The project limits on Route 218 are from Packard Street in Bloomfield to the west to the Interstate 91 northbound ramps in Windsor to the east.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
That exemption limits how quickly a home's taxable assessed value can rise.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Kang agrees, but says there are limits to what the mayor can achieve.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
The Italian tour operator that managed the diving trip denied authorizing or knowing about the deep dive that violated local limits, its lawyer told Italian daily Corriere della Sera on Saturday.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
The Italian tour operator that manages the Maldives diving trip denied authorizing or knowing about the deep dive that violated local limits, its lawyer told Italian daily Corriere della Sera on Saturday, according to an AP report.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
However, there are pitch limits and innings limits to consider.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
One-time dark web scans have limits, too.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
During the open seasons, each state will use bag limits, aggregate limits and size limits for all recreational anglers in state and federal waters.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
Some BDCs responded by exercising limits on the size of redemptions, restricting investors’ ability to exit.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Verb
Now, Samsung’s unions are requesting 15% of operating profit be allocated to a bonus pool, removal of the current cap that limits bonuses to 50% of base salary, and a 7% wage hike.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 17 May 2026
The law limits how police can share plate data with out-of-state agencies, adds data retention rules and prohibits use of the systems for immigration enforcement.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Despite signs of progress on building mechanisms to manage future relationships, the two countries are inevitably bound by an intensifying rivalry that limits how far their cooperation can go, Doshi said.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 15 May 2026
According to the company, this increases costs, limits flexibility, and complicates maintenance.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
The new system, which limits clubs to spending a maximum of 85 per cent of their revenues on their first-team squads, will replace the profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) that have been in place since 2017.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 15 May 2026
But Florida’s law — particularly, that constitutional provision that explicitly limits redistricting plans meant to favor one party or candidate over another — is different from Louisiana’s.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The project limits on Route 218 are from Packard Street in Bloomfield to the west to the Interstate 91 northbound ramps in Windsor to the east.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
That exemption limits how quickly a home's taxable assessed value can rise.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Noun
Public libraries in 2025 navigated a year that saw the challenging, and banning of, thousands of books, stiffer budgetary limits and federal threats to funding.
—Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Kang agrees, but says there are limits to what the mayor can achieve.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
The Italian tour operator that managed the diving trip denied authorizing or knowing about the deep dive that violated local limits, its lawyer told Italian daily Corriere della Sera on Saturday.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
The Italian tour operator that manages the Maldives diving trip denied authorizing or knowing about the deep dive that violated local limits, its lawyer told Italian daily Corriere della Sera on Saturday, according to an AP report.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
However, there are pitch limits and innings limits to consider.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
One-time dark web scans have limits, too.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
During the open seasons, each state will use bag limits, aggregate limits and size limits for all recreational anglers in state and federal waters.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
Some BDCs responded by exercising limits on the size of redemptions, restricting investors’ ability to exit.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limits
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The law restricts surrogacy to cases where a mother can’t physically carry a pregnancy to term or where pregnancy would harm her or the fetus.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Children aged 13, 14 and 15 years old may only ride in accordance with its policy that restricts online ticket purchases for unaccompanied minors and limits the number of underage passengers per train.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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The villas were restored and updated, Conrad Orlando was introduced as the luxury hotel anchor, and Evermore Bay (the lagoon beach that now defines the property) was built from scratch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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These portraits are not only about style, but about perspective, identity, and the confidence that defines the Misela individual.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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But here, the acceptance of one’s limitations is less an admission of defeat than a reaffirmation of one’s power to effect change within them.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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An embargo like this means you are allowed to tweet your impressions, with some limitations, rather than publish full reviews, the kind that would be scored and thrown up on Rotten Tomatoes, so The Mandalorian and Grogu has no score yet.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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In seasons 14 and 15, the PAW Patrol is on a roll with adventures that take the pups from the prehistoric wilds of Dinosaur Island to the rock-climbing heights of Rescue Mountain.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Students at the University of Missouri in Columbia took the fad to record-setting new heights on March 5, 1974, when 600 or so naked folks ran past the historic columns on campus while a crowd of about 1,500 people cheered them on.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Sister typically bounds around on their walks, but Bowen said the tiny dog kept sitting still on the road.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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As Sac State bounds into the 2026 season as a first-time member of the FBS in the Mid-American Conference, Carter said his squad will not lack in effort.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Back-end tests should describe business logic validated, database queries executed and performance boundaries.—
Mudit Singh,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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But others kept pushing the boundaries of AI — mostly as overt parody or satire, an arena that offers greater 1st Amendment protection.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The biggest and best development to come from that 2022 deadline purge was Verbeek’s willingess to plunge them into the depths of the NHL standings for the chance at huge future rewards.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The boost in confidence is due to the vast pool of warm water that’s built up in the depths of the central and eastern equatorial Pacific in recent weeks.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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“Limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limits. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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