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present participle of limit.

Definitions

limiting

[lim-i-ting] / ˈlɪm ɪ tɪŋ /

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binding adj.
definitive adj.
prohibitive adj.
restrictive adj.
terminal adj.

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

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“Rising everyday expenses, including utility bills, are also squeezing household budgets. Together, these pressures are limiting momentum in existing-home sales,” she added.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026

Because of the high cost of computing power, tech companies are limiting access to new AI agents or charging premium subscription fees.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

In addition to her winning the gubernatorial election, several other indicators suggest that Texas may be ready for Hinojosa’s gradualist approach to limiting capital punishment.

From Slate ● Nov. 11, 2026

Higher rates are meant to encourage people to spend less, reducing demand for goods and services and limiting price rises.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

“As you are aware, our play is fast approaching. It’s time for us to kick into high gear. We will be limiting our traditional academic endeavors to the forenoon hours.”

From "George" by Alex Gino

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