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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
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But the Home Rule Act limits that power, which is meant to be used for emergencies.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
But this approach also limits their potential to deliver on-site, low-carbon heat and electricity to heavy energy users like aluminum, steel, or chemical plants.
—Anna Heim, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
That limits the 16e's maximum speed potential in areas where mmWave is available.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
The law limits retailers to selling only the 39 e-cigarette and vape products currently approved by the FDA.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
On its own, curcumin is not easily absorbed, which limits how much your body can use.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
The feature does not allow customers to purchase whole orders and limits customers to only purchasing 14 during the restock.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Judge Charles Breyer determined that the deployment of the troops, 300 of which are still in Los Angeles, did not comply with the Posse Comitatus Act, which limits federal military troops from enforcing civilian laws.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Start with more manageable aspects of online safety when kids are younger, like disabling direct messages and limits on screen time, and build your way towards topics that will require a nuanced understanding of social dynamics online.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
However, a few Medicare Supplement Plans have out-of-pocket limits for people enrolled in Original Medicare.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Although San Francisco is relatively dense by American standards, much of the city has height limits in place, preventing an even denser and more affordable city.
—Janie Har, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
But there were also moments of transcendence mixed in with the gore—the beauty and creativity of martial arts, the thrill of the contest, the inquiry into human limits and potential.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Breweries should check with their municipal or private water suppliers to see if the water meets EPA allowable limits for the compounds, or, if using well water, test their wells for the compounds, Skypeck said.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Many plants cite budget and staffing as hurdles (roughly 29–34 percent mention financial or resource limits).
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
The Kansas City Election Board, which oversees voting within Kansas City limits, will receive about $900,000 from the general fund in the Jackson County budget about three weeks before the election, Ealom and KCEB Republican Director Shawn Kieffer said.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
If car rentals are necessary, having all attendees in one place limits the number of vehicles needed.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But the Home Rule Act limits that power, which is meant to be used for emergencies.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
But this approach also limits their potential to deliver on-site, low-carbon heat and electricity to heavy energy users like aluminum, steel, or chemical plants.
—Anna Heim, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
That limits the 16e's maximum speed potential in areas where mmWave is available.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
The law limits retailers to selling only the 39 e-cigarette and vape products currently approved by the FDA.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
On its own, curcumin is not easily absorbed, which limits how much your body can use.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
The feature does not allow customers to purchase whole orders and limits customers to only purchasing 14 during the restock.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Judge Charles Breyer determined that the deployment of the troops, 300 of which are still in Los Angeles, did not comply with the Posse Comitatus Act, which limits federal military troops from enforcing civilian laws.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Broader Implications For Employees The decision underscores limits on OPM's authority.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Start with more manageable aspects of online safety when kids are younger, like disabling direct messages and limits on screen time, and build your way towards topics that will require a nuanced understanding of social dynamics online.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
However, a few Medicare Supplement Plans have out-of-pocket limits for people enrolled in Original Medicare.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Although San Francisco is relatively dense by American standards, much of the city has height limits in place, preventing an even denser and more affordable city.
—Janie Har, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
But there were also moments of transcendence mixed in with the gore—the beauty and creativity of martial arts, the thrill of the contest, the inquiry into human limits and potential.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Breweries should check with their municipal or private water suppliers to see if the water meets EPA allowable limits for the compounds, or, if using well water, test their wells for the compounds, Skypeck said.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Many plants cite budget and staffing as hurdles (roughly 29–34 percent mention financial or resource limits).
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
The Kansas City Election Board, which oversees voting within Kansas City limits, will receive about $900,000 from the general fund in the Jackson County budget about three weeks before the election, Ealom and KCEB Republican Director Shawn Kieffer said.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limits
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The company also restricts content showing human or animal blood, extreme fighting or graphic footage.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The new policy, first reported by One Mile at a Time, isn't a blanket ban on kids in first class, but restricts young children from getting a first class seat using frequent flyer miles or by getting an upgrade.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sometimes true reinvention requires letting go of assumptions about what defines potential, fairness or even leadership.—
Prithvi Singh Shergill,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The research defines streaming audiences as anyone who watched at least one online video — free or paid — during the past month.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, the study has limitations.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Gulf states like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE could utilize their vast sovereign wealth funds to impose trade limitations on Israel.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Industries sprouted and bloomed, inventions burgeoned, standards of living for masses always hit new heights.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Building on academic excellence and reaching new academic heights that place Chapman among the most elite institutions in the country.—
Melanie Marshall,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With technology growing by leaps and bounds every day, more and more tasks can be automated.—
Adam Coffey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The duo begin a frantic game of hide-and-seek, with the rabbit running from one side of the tree to the other as the fawn bounds after it.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Chronic, punitive or manipulative testing calls for setting firm boundaries.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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As a result, engineers are actively exploring new materials, innovative architectures, and advanced fabrication techniques to overcome these barriers and keep pushing the boundaries of computing power.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lloyd Weil, Akron’s mayor, had declared a holiday, freeing from their desks and assembly lines those workers lucky enough to have jobs during the depths of the Great Depression.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
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While tethers on ROVs to share information with those on the surface are typically made of copper, the material could only withstand 300 feet depths before camera footage starts to experience lag, ultimately affecting the vehicle’s control.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even short periods of convalescence, from one to three days, increase the likelihood of a condition called deep venous thrombosis, which can cause clots to break loose in the extremities and travel through the bloodstream, passing through the heart and lodging in the lungs.—
Paul Sisson,
Mercury News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Even short periods of convalescence, from one to three days, increase the likelihood of a condition called deep venous thrombosis, which can cause clots to break loose in the extremities and travel through the bloodstream, passing through the heart and lodging in the lungs.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limits. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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