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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
Over the past couple of decades, the FCC has begun to let up on some restrictions.
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
His relationship with New York City’s leadership was shaky, and openly hostile in the years Bill de Blasio was mayor, to the point that their rivalry delayed pandemic restrictions in March 2020—a pause that researchers later said cost thousands of lives.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Some of my artist acquaintances are not very keen on having their work in galleries because of its restrictions.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 5 Nov. 2025
Classified under the ultralight category, these vehicles can be flown for recreation with fewer restrictions, provided users undergo proper training and adhere to safety protocols.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
His relationship with New York City’s leadership was shaky, and openly hostile in the years Bill de Blasio was mayor, to the point that their rivalry delayed pandemic restrictions in March 2020—a pause that researchers later said cost thousands of lives.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Some of my artist acquaintances are not very keen on having their work in galleries because of its restrictions.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 5 Nov. 2025
Classified under the ultralight category, these vehicles can be flown for recreation with fewer restrictions, provided users undergo proper training and adhere to safety protocols.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for restriction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restriction
Noun
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The federal government has acknowledged these limitations.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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By turning a mechanical limitation into an advantage, the team has opened a new direction for soft robotics research.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The study also provides a previously unidentified constraint for models of tidal heat production, shell thickness, and the long-term evolution of Enceladus’ ocean.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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After weeks of back-and-forth about the availability, Angels team president John Carpino will no longer be called as a witness by Skaggs’ attorneys due to time constraints, as the trial hits the mark this week.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Restriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restriction. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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