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limiting

[lim-i-ting] / ˈlɪm ɪ tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
binding
Synonyms
STRONG
attached enslaved fastened indentured restraining tied tying
Antonyms
WEAK
alterable breakable revocable unbinding unconfining unnecessary
ADJECTIVE
definitive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
actual categorical clear-cut conclusive decisive definite exhaustive precise reliable specific ultimate unambiguous
WEAK
absolute closing complete completing concluding determining downright ending express final finishing flat out last nailed down perfect plain real settling straight out terminal terminating
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous false imprecise indefinite inexact questionable uncertain vague
WEAK
incomplete inconclusive interim temporary unreliable
ADJECTIVE
prohibitive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
excessive exorbitant preposterous steep
WEAK
expensive extortionate financial means conditional forbidding high-priced preventing prohibiting proscriptive repressive restraining sky-high suppressive
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheap inexpensive moderate reasonable sensible
WEAK
unlimited unrestrictive
ADJECTIVE
restrictive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
definitive exclusive selective
WEAK
conditional qualificatory
ADJECTIVE
terminal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fatal incurable lethal
STRONG
closing extreme killing lag last latest latter mortal period ultimate utmost
WEAK
bounding check out concluding eventual hindmost on way out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
life-giving
STRONG
beginning first introductory moderate
WEAK
initial opening reviving starting

Example Sentences

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However, researchers suspect that limiting SCCPs may have led industries to substitute them with MCCPs, increasing the presence of these related chemicals.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

Airlines are limiting the number of chargers passengers can bring on board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

McDonnell and other police officials have said staffing shortages are limiting the department’s ability to respond quickly to low-level crimes, leading to high officer burnout rates, and driving up overtime expenses.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

"As a result, even with a ceasefire, wholesale gas prices are likely to stay elevated for some time, limiting how far the July price cap can fall."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Usually, we insisted on keeping the press corps at a distance from our kids, limiting them to photos and then only at public campaign events.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama