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 Defects introduced during those steps can disrupt the electronic processes needed for efficient light emission, potentially limiting a material’s performance even when its underlying crystal structure is favorable. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026 In other words, having a semi-capable infrastructure or limiting what data is available to the AI could cripple your chances. — Ozan Ozerk, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 But so far, the two countries appear to be largely staying on the sidelines or limiting their support. — NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026 The bank underscored in a note published Monday that Russian refinery outages jumped by 3 million barrels per day from a year earlier, limiting Moscow's ability to ramp up production. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 Governments can no longer rely on selling land-use rights to developers to fill their coffers, taking away one of their main sources of revenue and limiting the funds available to encourage the growth of new industries. — Scott Singer, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026 But the part that really stood out to me was how Burnette described limiting access to the truck. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Díaz posted a spotless ERA in five games down the stretch, limiting opponents to one hit combined. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 From November, the same month Grand Theft Auto VI releases, Microsoft is limiting streaming hours to just 15 hours for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, 10 hours for Premium subscribers, and just five hours for Game Pass Essential. — Tom Warren, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026

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The archaic legal restrictions restricting same-sex couples or unmarried women, for example, are acknowledged and adhered to, rather than being openly challenged or criticized.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
This may include repairing or repositioning a sprinkler, changing the irrigation schedule, removing standing water, posting warning signs, or temporarily restricting access to an affected area.

— Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

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Medicare Advantage plans shift costs to enrollees A defining feature of Florida’s Medicare Advantage market is the prevalence of plans charging no monthly premium beyond the beneficiary’s required Part B expense.

— Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
From Europe, Dries Van Noten’s poster prints are a definitive collector’s item, the skirts at Prada are zeitgeist-defining, and Saint Laurent’s gold pieces are instantly iconic.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

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