1
as in restrictions
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
put legal constraints on the board's activities
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as in pressures
the use of power to impose one's will on another
parental constraint can take several different forms, including a denial of the approval that children usually seek from their parents
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Recent Examples of constraints
About the Technology The new AI engine is designed to automatically interprets goals, constraints, and deliverables to generate structured project plans — complete with milestones, dependencies, and timelines.
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Acknowledging the club’s payroll constraints and the up-in-the-air ownership situation following reports that John Fisher intends to sell the team, Arena said the Quakes need to surround players like Martinez and Christian Espinoza, one of the top scoring duos in the league, with more talent.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
And the commission’s mandate faces several serious constraints.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The narrative examines wealth, power, and societal constraints in modern Lahore.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Because of budget constraints, the agency has very few patrol vessels compared to the amount of recreational boaters.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
The first is that any restrictions or constraints on the freedom of inquiry will both hamper the core functions of the university and lead to less innovation, less creativity, and less risk in taking up new ideas.
—Nicholas Dirks, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Carmel city councilors are pushing back against plans from the city to move some public meetings to daytime hours at City Hall, Mayor Sue Finkam's latest proposal to cut down on costs amid budget constraints caused by the state's property tax reforms.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 14 Oct. 2025
Imagine graphing our constraints for a, b and c in three dimensions.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Maria Williams, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Acknowledging the club’s payroll constraints and the up-in-the-air ownership situation following reports that John Fisher intends to sell the team, Arena said the Quakes need to surround players like Martinez and Christian Espinoza, one of the top scoring duos in the league, with more talent.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
And the commission’s mandate faces several serious constraints.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The narrative examines wealth, power, and societal constraints in modern Lahore.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Because of budget constraints, the agency has very few patrol vessels compared to the amount of recreational boaters.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
The first is that any restrictions or constraints on the freedom of inquiry will both hamper the core functions of the university and lead to less innovation, less creativity, and less risk in taking up new ideas.
—Nicholas Dirks, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Carmel city councilors are pushing back against plans from the city to move some public meetings to daytime hours at City Hall, Mayor Sue Finkam's latest proposal to cut down on costs amid budget constraints caused by the state's property tax reforms.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 14 Oct. 2025
Imagine graphing our constraints for a, b and c in three dimensions.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constraints
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Cifuentes sees a bright future for the club, with academy graduates Jeremy Monga, Louis Page, Jake Evans and Silko Thomas giving him options in the face of restrictions on recruitment.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Two downsides might be aircraft noise and exhaust fumes, and zoning restrictions can limit new development or the expansion of a home.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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Tennessee’s offensive line has allowed a combined 82 pressures, 46 hurries, and 15 QB hits through six games, per Pro Football Focus.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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With these pressures in mind, Rhodes turned to a state program to retire and restore more than 30 acres of older bogs.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The bill would provide farmers with the option of receiving partial payments to cover crop losses, as well as lift payment limitations for price and revenue loss programs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Unlike other cities that create a 10-year plan, Pittsburg aims to develop a 40-year urban forestry master plan to be better prepared for climate change, sustainability, and budget limitations, said Farmer.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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Castro’s talent lies in meticulously creating a realistic—and entertaining—portrait of one man’s compulsions, bringing individual texture to a curious social phenomenon.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Political compulsions could lead to measures that expand the country's fiscal deficit, further raising borrowing costs.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Constraints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constraints. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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