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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
there's a ceiling on prices
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Recent Examples of ceiling
Soaring ceilings, wide open spaces, and clean lines give a fresh and modern feel.
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Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2025
There were false ceilings and sealed off spaces — through which the fire could travel unseen by firefighters.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
Rather than doors built floor to ceiling, they are corrugated plastic sheets.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025
Inside, the home retains a wealth of original charm: high ceilings, wide pine floors, intricate woodwork, and tall windows that usher in natural light.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
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Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2025
There were false ceilings and sealed off spaces — through which the fire could travel unseen by firefighters.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
Rather than doors built floor to ceiling, they are corrugated plastic sheets.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025
Inside, the home retains a wealth of original charm: high ceilings, wide pine floors, intricate woodwork, and tall windows that usher in natural light.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceiling
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For instance, in a practical deployment, I leveraged interval proofs to continually confirm that a fund’s leverage ratios never breached pre-established limits.—
Mirror Tang,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Dallas for Aug. 3rd - Aug. 9th, 2025.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
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Several parents expressed anger at the Kyrene School District Governing Board meeting on Aug. 5 over the handling of air quality issues stemming from a school roof construction project.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Raven motifs crept into the production design at every turn: Nevermore Academy’s front gates, Principal Weems’ office, roof tiles that resembled feathers, and the school’s mascot.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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Weight limitations: Glass cooktops often have specific weight limits, and using multiple cast-iron pans may exceed those limits.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 Aug. 2025
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Disabilities exist on a spectrum that includes temporary and situational limitations that affect every single user at some point.—
Sowmya Hariharan,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The landscaping will incorporate leaf canopies and shaded gathering spots, inspiring the name.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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Soak the entire area under the tree’s canopy to a depth of about 8 inches to ensure the extensive root zone receives adequate moisture.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
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Nasser Hospital also said an airstrike killed a mother, father and three children in their tent overnight in Muwasi, a camp for hundreds of thousands of civilians.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
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Still, once Venus meets with Saturn and Neptune on Aug. 25 and 26, you are encouraged to set firm boundaries with yourself or a significant other.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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When a client doesn’t just smile but elevates—makes more money, sets stronger boundaries or magnetizes healthier relationships—you’re no longer delivering a program.—
Shay Levister,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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If the roadside is your only option, pull off as far as possible, preferably past the end of a guard rail, and wait until the storm passes.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
13 Aug. 2025
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Trump officials counter that the chips represent lower-tier technology and the highest end of the US chip stack isn’t will remain blocked.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Ceiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceiling. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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