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as in constraints
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
the logging company decided to relocate to another state where there would be fewer restrictions on its operations
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as in limitations
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries
the restriction of surfing to the southern end of the beach rankled some surfers
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Recent Examples of restrictions
After his availability is determined, Redick said the team will discuss any potential minutes restrictions.
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Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Last fall, the Pentagon required reporters who cover the military to sign on to a host of restrictions in order to maintain daily access to the building.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Muslim worshippers, barred from praying at the Al-Aqsa mosque under wartime restrictions, had gathered outside the walls of the Old City for prayers.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Regulators examined the transaction through multiple channels, including export control rules, foreign investment restrictions, and competition law.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Scheduling moves earlier in the day helps to avoid heat and traffic, and meet building restrictions.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Pushing back Given these unprecedented restrictions, the Electronic Frontier Foundation joined other members of the News Media Coalition—an international organization that includes more than 50 news organizations—in sending a letter to the FAA’s Office of the Chief Counsel.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
China controls the majority of the world’s supply, and Beijing’s brief export restrictions last year on the minerals — critical for the defense and energy sectors — sent shudders through US industry.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The servers are impressively knowledgeable about the in's and out's of what's in everything on the menu—and are more than happy to steer you in the right direction to accommodate any and all dietary restrictions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Last fall, the Pentagon required reporters who cover the military to sign on to a host of restrictions in order to maintain daily access to the building.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Muslim worshippers, barred from praying at the Al-Aqsa mosque under wartime restrictions, had gathered outside the walls of the Old City for prayers.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Regulators examined the transaction through multiple channels, including export control rules, foreign investment restrictions, and competition law.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Scheduling moves earlier in the day helps to avoid heat and traffic, and meet building restrictions.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Pushing back Given these unprecedented restrictions, the Electronic Frontier Foundation joined other members of the News Media Coalition—an international organization that includes more than 50 news organizations—in sending a letter to the FAA’s Office of the Chief Counsel.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
China controls the majority of the world’s supply, and Beijing’s brief export restrictions last year on the minerals — critical for the defense and energy sectors — sent shudders through US industry.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The servers are impressively knowledgeable about the in's and out's of what's in everything on the menu—and are more than happy to steer you in the right direction to accommodate any and all dietary restrictions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restrictions
Noun
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The shows are accompanied by similar drops in ad revenue and increasing production costs, an ongoing shift to digital viewership, political constraints and publicity-friendly interview questions.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Once free of quota constraints, the Emirates can up its production by more than 40% to 5 million barrels per day, intensifying competition in markets where sub-Saharan Africa’s higher-cost producers are already vulnerable.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The drones, for all their lofty capabilities, are still being directed by Martel, who doesn’t want to erase herself and her own limitations as an author from the film, either.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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There is also the chance to go conceptual and to study the body itself—its limitations, expressions, and even contortions, say by wearing or referencing the work of Rei Kawakubo, who was the topic of a Costume Institute exhibition in 2017.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
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“Restrictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrictions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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