circumscribes

verb

Definition of circumscribesnext
present tense third-person singular of circumscribe
1
as in restricts
to set bounds or an upper limit for circumscribed his enthusiasm so as not to make the losing side feel worse

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2
as in defines
to mark the limits of Lake Michigan circumscribes the city of Chicago on the east

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  1. restricts
  2. defines
  3. limits
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  • Key streams that once produced ample salmon — including the lower Snake River — are dammed, which restricts access to and survival of the fish.
    Evan Bush, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Another new labor measure restricts the ability of employers to hold mandatory employee meetings with anti-union messages.
    Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
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  • Whether mentoring rising entrepreneurs or speaking at industry conferences, DJ's dedication to helping others achieve their goals defines his approach to business.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The latest example defines Hartford in a way that exudes quality and travels well; very well, in fact.
    Bernard Kavaler, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
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  • People suggest fixing the shortfall in funding for Social Security benefits by getting rid of the wage cap — the cap limits the amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (in 2025 the limit will be $176,100).
    Brian J. O’Connor, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Quarterback Justin Herbert doesn't have the strongest offensive weapons in his arsenal, which at times, limits the passing game.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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