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as in limitation
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 constraint
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 restriction
Houseplant began in Canada in 2019, but after some US states began loosening cannabis restrictions, the duo expanded the company stateside.
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Tech companies argue that further export restrictions will push China to develop its own domestic supply and strengthen its position in the global race for leadership in artificial intelligence.
—Byron Tau, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Last month, Duffy warned European governments against imposing unilateral restrictions on transatlantic travel, saying Washington is prepared to enforce international agreements — a stance underscored by recent action taken against Mexico over similar concerns.
—David Shepardson, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Cincinnati is considering keeping new restrictions on street-side food trucks operating late into the night, citing concerns about drunk crowds causing trouble.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Tech companies argue that further export restrictions will push China to develop its own domestic supply and strengthen its position in the global race for leadership in artificial intelligence.
—Byron Tau, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Last month, Duffy warned European governments against imposing unilateral restrictions on transatlantic travel, saying Washington is prepared to enforce international agreements — a stance underscored by recent action taken against Mexico over similar concerns.
—David Shepardson, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Cincinnati is considering keeping new restrictions on street-side food trucks operating late into the night, citing concerns about drunk crowds causing trouble.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restriction
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China’s newest aircraft carrier may only be able to conduct air operations at about 60% the rate of a 50-year-old US Navy carrier, two former US carrier officers say, a substantial combat limitation for a vessel meant to revolutionize Beijing’s fleet.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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The growing demand for sustainable transport, combined with the limitations of public infrastructure, has made personal electric vehicles—particularly e-scooters—a common choice for modern commuters.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Historically, there hasn’t been a cost-effective way to make donation work over dumping, and while companies want to do the right thing, the financial constraints prevent them from doing so.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
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Alternatively, the ratio could reflect a fundamental constraint on heat exchange.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Restriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restriction. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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