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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
As a result, Democrats refused to fund DHS as part of regular appropriations, pushing for new restrictions on how immigration enforcement officials conduct themselves.
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Ryan Lucas, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
Alongside the sharp exchanges about Section 702, lawmakers are also debating whether to introduce new restrictions on the government’s ability to purchase data from third-party data brokers.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Regulatory restrictions limited their ability to set rates to reflect their risk.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
However, Israel’s restrictions actually date back to 1991, well before Hamas came into power in 2006.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Lucas, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
Alongside the sharp exchanges about Section 702, lawmakers are also debating whether to introduce new restrictions on the government’s ability to purchase data from third-party data brokers.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Regulatory restrictions limited their ability to set rates to reflect their risk.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
However, Israel’s restrictions actually date back to 1991, well before Hamas came into power in 2006.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restriction
Noun
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His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Economic strain is routine, and budgets are rife with limitations.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some airlines and independent lounges sell day passes, but availability is often limited due to capacity constraints.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Law said the bill is lacking an education and outreach provision due largely to budget constraints.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Restriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restriction. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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