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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
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
Frequent punting not only limits a team’s scoring opportunities but also places additional pressure on their defense.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This limits the duration and number of injections by nearly 80 percent—and helps mitigate their side effects.
—Alexandra York, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
That limits the extreme zoom capability, although that feels like one of the compromises made to get better imagery with subjects closer to the smartphone.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Murphy noted the federal law limits the ability of state and local law enforcement to counter drones, but says the federal government has the authority to shoot down the mysterious drones.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
Relying on large battery storage continues to be a challenge facing sustainable energy sources, which limits scalability and is impractical in smaller areas.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
By blocking the mTOR pathway, rapamycin limits the number of immune cells available to fight off the threat.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
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
Frequent punting not only limits a team’s scoring opportunities but also places additional pressure on their defense.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This limits the duration and number of injections by nearly 80 percent—and helps mitigate their side effects.
—Alexandra York, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
That limits the extreme zoom capability, although that feels like one of the compromises made to get better imagery with subjects closer to the smartphone.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Murphy noted the federal law limits the ability of state and local law enforcement to counter drones, but says the federal government has the authority to shoot down the mysterious drones.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
Relying on large battery storage continues to be a challenge facing sustainable energy sources, which limits scalability and is impractical in smaller areas.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
By blocking the mTOR pathway, rapamycin limits the number of immune cells available to fight off the threat.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limits
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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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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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
Noun
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However, the current version of the standard has limitations in addressing the requirements of business-to-business (B2B) transactions.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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These imperfections are a result of the limitations of the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), a planet-wide network of radio telescopes that acts like a single planet-wide observatory thanks to a technique known as very long baseline interferometry.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Fast forward to this season and that quartet have reached new heights.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
29 Dec. 2024
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After the fact, the creators had a group of non-NBA players of various heights stand in the same spots as the players and filmed them shooting hundreds of shots.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Mueller echoed this sentiment, noting that tequila’s popularity will allow producers to explore the boundaries of the spirit.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Not only do these gins demonstrate outstanding quality, but many are pushing the boundaries of gin in new and unexpected ways, often by using local botanicals that add a new aroma and flavor dimension to gin while retaining its character.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Courtesy Kellie Carlson And the attack has left no fear of the ocean's depths.—
Morgan Chesky,
NBC News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Found in depths ranging from 600 to 6,000 feet, this predator thrives in the twilight and midnight zones, where sunlight is as scarce as food.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limits. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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