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as in limits
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 restrictions
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 constraints
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 limitations
The federal government has acknowledged these limitations.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Given my technical limitations and lack of experience, my version ironically sounded even cheesier and more synth driven than Chuck’s original.
—Bear McCreary, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
The limitations in the results were partly the result of the limitations of the chip, which was a four--channel model that was able to carry only minimal information.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
But in 2007, a detailed analysis demonstrated that Earth’s magnetic field actually, despite these limitations, does a remarkable job of shielding the Moon from the solar wind.
—Big Think, 6 Nov. 2025
Weng has been offered a new research project that will contribute to the improved reliability and effectiveness of legged robotic systems by advancing evaluation standards and by promoting transparency regarding the capabilities – and limitations – of these systems, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Justice Neil Gorsuch questioned Sauer about the limitations of the president’s power.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
What limitations does that place on you?
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Some dissenting judges on the court, though, said the 1977 law allows the president to regulate imports during emergencies without specific limitations.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitations
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Note that this bag is larger than most of the others on this list, and may not fit in the overhead bin on all airlines—always be sure to check your airline’s baggage limits directly!—
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But studies also found that within a few years the vast majority of seafood caught off the Northeast Coast of Japan was below Japan’s strict radiation limits.—
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Supporters of restrictions argue that institutional investors often outbid would-be homeowners competing for the same homes, particularly in fast-growing markets.—
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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado previously expressed intent to reform these hydrocarbon laws to increase foreign investment by getting rid of ownership restrictions.—
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Autoliv and Tensor say their co-developed system is intended to remove those constraints without compromising safety.—
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The Fed also has an emergency lending authority with almost zero practical constraints.—
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Now, the man is left caught in the middle between maintaining a respectful relationship with his girlfriend’s parents and creating healthy boundaries in his own home.—
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The Film Forward International Competition Section presents the work of new, daring filmmakers who challenge our relationship with storytelling and aspire to renegotiate it through their debut or sophomore films, beyond the boundaries of film genres.—
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“Limitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitations. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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