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
b
: available to the use of particular groups or specifically excluding others
a restricted country club
c
: not intended for general circulation or release
a restricted document
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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Tesla's board earlier this year approved an interim compensation package for Musk worth about $29 billion in restricted stock, designed to keep him at the helm through at least 2030.
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Reuters, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Vehicles parked in restricted areas may be ticketed or towed, and parking within 20 feet of an intersection or crosswalk is prohibited, per the release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
While the city argued the ordinance was meant to maintain safety, Young said the new policies went too far and restricted speech unnecessarily to achieve that goal.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Sep. 2025
Cade Smith Steps Up For Guardians Instead, set-up reliever Cade Smith has become the primary closer since Clase went on the restricted list.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Reuters, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Vehicles parked in restricted areas may be ticketed or towed, and parking within 20 feet of an intersection or crosswalk is prohibited, per the release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
While the city argued the ordinance was meant to maintain safety, Young said the new policies went too far and restricted speech unnecessarily to achieve that goal.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Sep. 2025
Cade Smith Steps Up For Guardians Instead, set-up reliever Cade Smith has become the primary closer since Clase went on the restricted list.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for restricted
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“Restricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restricted. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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