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 Defense Department has in recent weeks struck deals with OpenAI and xAI to operate on restricted networks, and Michael touted its expanding AI cooperation with Google.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Blaylock has been placed in restricted housing.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
On the restricted side of the budget, where funds are spent on necessities that are restricted to specific expenses, revenues are $33 million while expenses are $35 million, Long said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
But the Lakers drew three offensive fouls on Sunday, one on a play originally called a foul on Smart but overturned because Smart was (a) in the lane but outside the restricted area and (b) not moving when OG Anunoby ran over him.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Blaylock has been placed in restricted housing.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
On the restricted side of the budget, where funds are spent on necessities that are restricted to specific expenses, revenues are $33 million while expenses are $35 million, Long said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
But the Lakers drew three offensive fouls on Sunday, one on a play originally called a foul on Smart but overturned because Smart was (a) in the lane but outside the restricted area and (b) not moving when OG Anunoby ran over him.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Restricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restricted. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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