Synonyms for limiting
ˈlɪm ɪ tɪŋlim·it·ing

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1. modification, qualifying, limitingadjective

   the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase

   Synonyms:
   modification, change, qualifying, passing, alteration, adjustment, pass

   Antonyms:
   unrestrictive

2. confining, constraining, constrictive, limiting, restrictingadjective

   restricting the scope or freedom of action

   Synonyms:
   narrowing, close, confining, restricting, constrictive, constraining, constricting

   Antonyms:
   unrestrictive

3. limitingadjective

   strictly limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase

   "the restrictive clause in `Each made a list of the books that had influenced him' limits the books on the list to only those particular ones defined by the clause"

   Synonyms:
   restricting, confining, constrictive, constraining

   Antonyms:
   unrestrictive

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1. List of paraphrases for "limiting":

   restricting, limit, limitation, restrict, restriction, restrictions, constraining, reducing, limited

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1. David Estrada:

   In our interactions with cities, we do not see The Climate Mayors treating the climate crisis as a crisis, the one thing that's surprised us the most is how many cities have been interested in limiting fleets to such low numbers. In some cities, it's not going to help them reach their climate goals.

2. Cliodna McNulty:

   Most coughs, colds, sore throats, flu and sinus infections are self-limiting and will get better on their own. Antibiotics only improve symptoms by about 8-12 hours.

3. Neal Freedman:

   Drinking tea at a lower temperature should not be considered as a replacement for smoking cessation and limiting alcohol intake, nevertheless, accumulating data suggest that drinking very hot tea may also increase the risk of esophageal cancer, and it may be prudent for people who drink very hot beverages to wait until it cools down a bit before drinking, whether or not they also smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol.

4. Johanna Schoen:

   Eugenics -- at its core -- is based on the state making reproductive decisions for others. Indiana's law basically does the same thing, limiting a woman's reproductive autonomy, he is tying eugenics to particular reproductive technologies -- here abortion -- instead of recognizing that eugenic laws robbed women of their ability to make their own reproductive decisions -- the state decided for them.

5. El Sayed:

   In the end, it’s all about a balanced diet, it’s not about limiting one food or another. Because when you go for a balanced diet, you’re unlikely to overdo it on one particular macronutrient or another.