OFF-LIMITS Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

off-limits

adjective

Definition of off-limits

as in private

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Recent Examples of off-limits Sneakers are also generally off-limits, as are white, ivory, and anything that could be mistaken for bridal (a rule at every wedding, of course, but worth repeating). — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 Los Angeles Animal Services staff argued that evidence dogs were kept largely off-limits for volunteers to walk because, unlike other animals at the shelter, the dogs weren’t the property of the city. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 By updating the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive to blacklist specific misleading marketing tactics, however, EmpCo could lighten the load for watchdog groups by rendering once-routine declarations off-limits. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 The castle is still off-limits to the public, and even the road to the site is closed. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for off-limits

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Adjective

In August, Spencer Spirit agreed to buy Hot Topic, BoxLunch and Her Universe from Sycamore Partners, which took Hot Topic private in 2013 for about $600 million.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
The board will also calculate the amount of wealth subject to the tax using publicly available stock information and private assessments of personal property, such as artwork and jewelry.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of private

Adjective

Saudi airlines are turning to Al Qassim, about a four-hour drive from Riyadh, as an alternative to the capital while its airport remains closed following a deadly Houthi attack almost two weeks ago.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
After roughly two hours, drones began circling overhead and Israeli security forces arrived and declared the area a closed military zone.

— Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of closed

Adjective

The recurring shape adds another detail for researchers examining reports of unexplained objects near restricted locations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
The money was moved into a restricted account in Qatar intended to ensure that Iran could only spend the funds on humanitarian goods.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

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