circumscribing

verb

Definition of circumscribingnext
present participle of circumscribe
1
as in limiting
to set bounds or an upper limit for circumscribed his enthusiasm so as not to make the losing side feel worse

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2
as in defining
to mark the limits of Lake Michigan circumscribes the city of Chicago on the east

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumscribing
  1. limiting
  2. defining
  3. restricting
Verb
  • Founded by singer-songwriter Rihanna, the cosmetics brand entered the market with 40 foundation shades, effectively throwing down the gauntlet to an industry that had historically alienated women of color by limiting its palette to lighter skin tones.
    Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • It’s been beneficial to have their primary big league feeder team on the same coast, limiting long flights and travel expenses for developing talent.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of limiting
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  • In this interview, Hunter reflects on the lessons learned from his past ventures and how his unique background has led him to launch another category defining brand.
    Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Start by defining clear work hours and turning off notifications after hours.
    Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of defining
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  • These bills cover everything — from banning books and restricting healthcare to permitting open carry.
    Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In theory, the Federal Reserve could put a damper on the crypto party by restricting financial leverage, hiking interest rates, or both.
    John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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