CIRCUMSCRIBES Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

circumscribes

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present tense third-person singular of circumscribe

as in restricts

to set bounds or an upper limit for circumscribed his enthusiasm so as not to make the losing side feel worse

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as in defines

to mark the limits of Lake Michigan circumscribes the city of Chicago on the east

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The notice cited the campus’ time, place and manner policy which restricts when, where and how students can hold protests and stated that sanctions up to expulsion may be imposed if the student is found responsible.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
From ancient times, various monastic orders have followed a more expansive form of brahmacharya, one that restricts eight types of engagement with the opposite gender.

— Bhakti Mamtora, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

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First, the platform will provide tags that indicate which election markets are low volume, which Kalshi defines as those with less than $10,000.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Using the scholar’s own words, Baird lays out Said’s role in public life and defines one of his principle intellectual projects.

— Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026

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Brazilian law limits presidents to two consecutive terms, but Lula left office before his current tenure.

— Eléonore Hughes, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
The festival once drew about 100,000 visitors, but its present, smaller location limits the number of visitors and balloons, organizers said.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

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