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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
The biggest limitation for these arms is weight: Roborock’s can only pick up light items up to 300 grams — it’s currently programmed for socks, tissues, small washcloths, and sandals.
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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 12 Jan. 2025
These questions cannot be determined on motions to dismiss in this action, where Plaintiffs have sufficiently alleged one or more plausible antitrust claims against Defendants within the applicable period of limitations.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
The limitations raise several questions: As fires grow larger and more intense in the West, should storage tanks and other local water infrastructure be expanded to contend with them?
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Given the weather and the fire department’s limitations, the review said, the initial response in Malibu and along Pacific Coast Highway had to focus on preserving lives and providing safety — not protecting property.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 12 Jan. 2025
These questions cannot be determined on motions to dismiss in this action, where Plaintiffs have sufficiently alleged one or more plausible antitrust claims against Defendants within the applicable period of limitations.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
The limitations raise several questions: As fires grow larger and more intense in the West, should storage tanks and other local water infrastructure be expanded to contend with them?
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Given the weather and the fire department’s limitations, the review said, the initial response in Malibu and along Pacific Coast Highway had to focus on preserving lives and providing safety — not protecting property.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitation
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As authorities continued to investigate Saturday, it was determined that the shooting happened outside the city limits of Kansas City.Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Friends star has pulled off countless comedic stunts with panache over the course of his storied career, but his role in the second season of Disney+ and Hulu's Goosebumps is pushing his range to new limits.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Pryor, like other D-1 athletes, accepted amateurism restrictions as a condition of playing college sports.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Banks, property owners and other private companies often have their own additional restrictions on employing, renting housing to or providing services to those with criminal records.Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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The launch date is dependent on spacecraft traffic to the ISS and in-orbit activity planning and constraints that have to be coordinated with NASA.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
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Officials on a call with reporters noted current strains on the AI market to make investments needed for large-scale operations saying their cost, power constraints and permitting challenges resulting in long lead times to bring data centers to market.Molly Nagle, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitation. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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