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 Broncos went on a retention binge, signing or tendering 13 of their 17 restricted and unrestricted free agents, as well as all four of their exclusive-rights free agents.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Further complicating the challenge is the issue of visas, which are required by countries including China and India on various flight paths in the severely restricted airspace.
—Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
The Patriots signed ex-Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, former Bills fullback Reggie Gilliam, and tight end Julian Hill, who wasn’t tendered as a restricted free agent by the Dolphins.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Airlines may be required to detour around restricted airspace, extend flight paths, or reroute aircraft through different hubs.
—Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Further complicating the challenge is the issue of visas, which are required by countries including China and India on various flight paths in the severely restricted airspace.
—Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
The Patriots signed ex-Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, former Bills fullback Reggie Gilliam, and tight end Julian Hill, who wasn’t tendered as a restricted free agent by the Dolphins.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Airlines may be required to detour around restricted airspace, extend flight paths, or reroute aircraft through different hubs.
—Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Restricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restricted. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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