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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2
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
The study, led by Sang-yup Lee, comes at a time when global naphtha prices are volatile due to supply constraints and higher demand from the petrochemical industry.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
Players must adapt to the draw of the cards to meet unique quest constraints.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 May 2026
Coastal markets, where land constraints, zoning restrictions, and construction costs make new supply economics far more difficult, have seen almost none of that relief.
—Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Global demand is facing constraints because supply from the Persian Gulf has been effectively cut off by Iran’s blockade of the Strait of the Hormuz.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 13 May 2026
The specific constraints Goldman identifies are unglamorous by Silicon Valley standards — but increasingly hard to dismiss.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Conducted as the war in Iran was breaking out and logistical constraints began to arise from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the survey revealed that 61 percent of executives believe the impacts of heightened duties are still the most difficult factor to manage in today’s business climate.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Operational constraints around the stadium—safety rules, logistics workarounds, matchday procedures—lived almost entirely in the heads of a few senior staff.
—Shivaas Gulati, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
That's because of supply constraints that have been created by state policies.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 May 2026
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
Players must adapt to the draw of the cards to meet unique quest constraints.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 May 2026
Coastal markets, where land constraints, zoning restrictions, and construction costs make new supply economics far more difficult, have seen almost none of that relief.
—Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Global demand is facing constraints because supply from the Persian Gulf has been effectively cut off by Iran’s blockade of the Strait of the Hormuz.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 13 May 2026
The specific constraints Goldman identifies are unglamorous by Silicon Valley standards — but increasingly hard to dismiss.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Conducted as the war in Iran was breaking out and logistical constraints began to arise from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the survey revealed that 61 percent of executives believe the impacts of heightened duties are still the most difficult factor to manage in today’s business climate.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Operational constraints around the stadium—safety rules, logistics workarounds, matchday procedures—lived almost entirely in the heads of a few senior staff.
—Shivaas Gulati, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
That's because of supply constraints that have been created by state policies.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constraints
Noun
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The order, which escalated the president's bid to place new restrictions on voting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, is being challenged in court.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Fans, legislators and even some sports leagues have begun calling for restrictions on gambling ads.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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In 2020, as the fear of COVID-19 began to escalate and financial pressures mounted, Stewart, her husband and their three children packed their belongings into a small trailer attached to their 2015 Kia Optima and left for Tennessee in search of something better.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Many voters turned to Trump to alleviate their economic pressures.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Organizations should be able to identify who owns the final employment decision, what role technology played in shaping that outcome, whether human review was meaningful, and whether decision-makers understand the limitations of the tools influencing their workflows.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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However, the study had significant limitations, and more research is needed to confirm this connection.—
Sanja Jelic,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2026
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As the investigation twists and intensifies, Izzy is forced to confront her own compulsions and the personal cost of her pursuit of justice.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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Letters admitting compulsions and guilt Judge Lopez must also weigh whether letters Cox wrote to a judge in 1993 and 1995 will be admissible.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Constraints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constraints. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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