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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
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026 In Iowa, an appellate court ruled earlier this month that the state can enforce a law that limits teachers from talking about LGBTQ+ topics with students in kindergarten through the sixth grade and bans some books. —ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026 Gentry’s lean frame limits his play strength, and the role fit will vary wildly depending on the scheme, but going to tempt creative coaching staffs. —Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026 However, most existing versions are polycrystalline, which creates resistance at grain boundaries and limits how efficiently ions can move through the material. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026 Rising fuel costs are driving up the cost of delivering food, while the threat of violence limits access to people most in need. —Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 However, the law also limits how children under the age of 14 profit off their own content. —Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 Another option is a bank safe deposit box, which provides a higher level of physical security but limits access to banking hours and may not be insured by the bank itself. —Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026 Especially with the Dodgers committed to a six-man rotation, which by definition limits the number of arms in the bullpen, that’s not going to be enough long-term. —Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 Because there are no limits on call time, the transition from customer service to therapy was often imperceptible. —Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, the federal government’s crackdown on immigration and state limits on how many hours seasonal foreign workers with H2A visas can work have intensified agricultural labor uncertainty. —Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026 Perry, who co-founded a group called Americans for Ibogaine, recently appeared on Rogan’s podcast, making the case for reducing federal limits on the drug. —Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026 Rethinking limits in quantum energy extraction This result hints at a broader shift in how physicists think about quantum resources. —Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026 Politics, waivers, and environmental concerns Under the Biden-era rule, coke plants were supposed to start meeting new limits on leaks from the lids and doors of ovens that heat coal. —Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 Choose delight that also respects your limits. —Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026 Griffith’s bill creates a Food and Drug Administration oversight plan for the industry, putting the power in the FDA’s hands to set new milligram limits for hemp. —Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2026
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For one, garlic and beet roots grow at different depths in the soil, which limits competition for soil nutrients. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026 In Iowa, an appellate court ruled earlier this month that the state can enforce a law that limits teachers from talking about LGBTQ+ topics with students in kindergarten through the sixth grade and bans some books. —ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026 Gentry’s lean frame limits his play strength, and the role fit will vary wildly depending on the scheme, but going to tempt creative coaching staffs. —Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026 However, most existing versions are polycrystalline, which creates resistance at grain boundaries and limits how efficiently ions can move through the material. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026 Rising fuel costs are driving up the cost of delivering food, while the threat of violence limits access to people most in need. —Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 However, the law also limits how children under the age of 14 profit off their own content. —Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 Another option is a bank safe deposit box, which provides a higher level of physical security but limits access to banking hours and may not be insured by the bank itself. —Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026 Especially with the Dodgers committed to a six-man rotation, which by definition limits the number of arms in the bullpen, that’s not going to be enough long-term. —Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
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Hazelton says that ChatGPT can be helpful in the salon, but clients should be aware of its limits. —Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 Because there are no limits on call time, the transition from customer service to therapy was often imperceptible. —Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, the federal government’s crackdown on immigration and state limits on how many hours seasonal foreign workers with H2A visas can work have intensified agricultural labor uncertainty. —Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026 Perry, who co-founded a group called Americans for Ibogaine, recently appeared on Rogan’s podcast, making the case for reducing federal limits on the drug. —Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026 Rethinking limits in quantum energy extraction This result hints at a broader shift in how physicists think about quantum resources. —Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026 Politics, waivers, and environmental concerns Under the Biden-era rule, coke plants were supposed to start meeting new limits on leaks from the lids and doors of ovens that heat coal. —Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 Choose delight that also respects your limits. —Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026 Griffith’s bill creates a Food and Drug Administration oversight plan for the industry, putting the power in the FDA’s hands to set new milligram limits for hemp. —Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2026
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Kanaiyah's Law restricts where the state can house children and strengthens oversight of Maryland's child welfare system.— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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The law restricts a local government unit’s ability to impose and increase fees related to building approval and permits, among other design-element limitations.— Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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The piece is also topped by a jeweled medallion, adding to the sense of theatricality that often defines the studio’s late 19th-century commissions.— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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There’s always at least one tone that defines a season—in recent times, butter yellow, chocolate brown, and cherry red have all been top contenders—but what seemed particularly impactful this season was how many brands embraced poignant palettes.— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI's most basic ChatGPT offering is free, but comes with limitations.— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Councilmembers have voiced worries about the limitations of free speech, especially on college campuses.— Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
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These tools extend to various heights and include a microfiber cloth that wraps around each fan blade to remove dust.— Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
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As military expansion took precedence under Aurangzeb and the Mughal empire’s finances came increasingly under strain, architectural output would never again reach the same heights in scale or quality.— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 Apr. 2026
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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
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Her 3-point shooting has jumped leaps and bounds from the early part of her college career.— Matthew Coller, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
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Taking photos with the device so many people have in their pockets is leaps and bounds beyond photography equipment used during Apollo 17 – even the 1960s-era 35mm camera.— Jennifer Levasseur, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2026
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This transit favors efficiency with boundaries.— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
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In a time when science’s boundaries were less stable, Lamarck’s poetic theories had significant influence, and its traces can even be detected in contemporary epigenetics.— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Such fallen pieces of history have enticed explorers and enthusiasts, some of whom have ventured into the depths to view them themselves — including Cameron.— Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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Wave action on the water’s surface can break oil into smaller droplets that sink into the ocean depths.— Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/limits. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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