LIMITING Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

limiting

verb

Definition of limiting

present participle of limit

as in restricting

to set bounds or an upper limit for limit the note to a few words

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as in defining

to mark the limits of adjectives limit the meanings of nouns

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Recent Examples of limiting Lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, limiting alcohol, getting plenty of sleep and eating a protein-rich diet will also keep your skin healthy. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026 Limiting offenses without also limiting defenses might allow the United States, in a crisis, to attempt a surprise attack on Russia or China and then rely on its powerful defenses to neutralize any surviving forces. — Jeffrey Lewis, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026 The asset that was supposed to give them freedom had quietly become the thing limiting it. — Anatoly Iofe, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The process is becoming a major technology focus as companies look for ways to increase domestic lithium production while limiting the land and material requirements associated with conventional extraction. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 Somers Superintendent Sam Galloway, whose district has surpassed its pre-COVID test scores, attributed the success in part to the district limiting screen time for students. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 New federal guidelines this year began limiting commercial driver’s licenses to certain visa holders and requiring states to verify an applicant’s immigration status through a federal portal. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Delane’s pro debut was delayed by a shoulder injury suffered in the spring, limiting his practice in OTAs and training camp. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 As the Polish government has been scaling back its support, international aid has also declined, further limiting options. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

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Compared to other changes—like restricting minor use to two hours per day and giving them the option to have a non-personalized feed—what, exactly, the limits on beauty filters will look like is still a bit fuzzy.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 2 Sep. 2026
The idea of restricting defenses against nuclear attack has long been a third rail in American politics, especially among Republicans.

— Jeffrey Lewis, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026

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