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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
the bridge has a weight limitation that bars heavy trucks from crossing it
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as in restriction
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
the state has some fairly strict limitations on the sale and use of alcoholic beverages
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as in constraint
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries
the limitation on the number of vehicles allowed on the island does not sit well with year-round residents
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Recent Examples of limitation
Although Shields may have (some) limitations on her closet, for the most part, Grier and Rowan can dip into their matriarch's archives for pretty much anything.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 5 June 2025
Organizations are facing unpredictable trade policies, resource access limitations, and compliance variations that change depending on location.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 5 June 2025
The study has limitations, however, including that it hasn't been peer-reviewed.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 5 June 2025
Risks and limitations At high doses, the drug can cause adverse health issues that affect cardiovascular, respiratory and neurologic function, which can be fatal, said the American Addiction Centers website.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 5 June 2025
Organizations are facing unpredictable trade policies, resource access limitations, and compliance variations that change depending on location.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 5 June 2025
The study has limitations, however, including that it hasn't been peer-reviewed.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 5 June 2025
Risks and limitations At high doses, the drug can cause adverse health issues that affect cardiovascular, respiratory and neurologic function, which can be fatal, said the American Addiction Centers website.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for limitation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitation
Noun
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Policymakers should at minimum hold the line and retain the current SALT $10,000 deduction limit.—
Garrett Watson,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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Some countries impose strict limits, such as a maximum of 10 children per donor.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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At the center of the disagreement is Max, a six-year-old German Shepherd who’s been staying with her boyfriend’s parents due to previous apartment restrictions.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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After the age of 30, the funds are available without restriction.—
Cindy McGhee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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But there’s only so much that educators and parents can achieve by working together if city and state leaders are not willing to face hard problems and revenue constraints.—
Milly Arciniegas,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2025
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There is no administrative independence, there are no limitations, there are no regulatory constraints in this government‘s view, only tools to be used as necessary.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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