restricted
adjective
re·strict·ed
ri-ˈstrik-təd 
: subject or subjected to restriction: such as
a
: not general : limited
The decision had a restricted effect.
A restricted number of students are allowed in the class.
b
: available to the use of particular groups or specifically excluding others
a restricted country club
restricted beach access
c
: not intended for general circulation or release
a restricted document
restricted information
restrictedly
adverb
Examples of restricted in a Sentence
He is on a severely restricted diet.
You have entered a restricted area.
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The influx of travelers translates to a higher probability of TSA confiscating or surrendering restricted items, from pocket knives to perfume.
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Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
On July 10, 2025, Best ignored warning signs and walked into a restricted area outside the White House, the affidavit said, where multiple officers confronted him.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Brink, 24 and a restricted free agent, might still have an upside and can be retained as depth for relatively cheap.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
The restricted area is a circular zone of about 33 miles around the city, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 20 May 2026
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Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
On July 10, 2025, Best ignored warning signs and walked into a restricted area outside the White House, the affidavit said, where multiple officers confronted him.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Brink, 24 and a restricted free agent, might still have an upside and can be retained as depth for relatively cheap.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
The restricted area is a circular zone of about 33 miles around the city, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 20 May 2026
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“Restricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restricted. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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