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 license fee is supposed to free the BBC from commercial constraints faced by other outlets, which drive many to tailor their output to the political persuasion of their audiences.
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
But even given their current constraints, e-mail apps might still evolve past Cora and its ilk.
—Cal Newport, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2025
The Skaggs side is attempting to cut down on its witness list, given the trial’s time constraints.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
En route constraints include thunderstorms in the Northeast and radar outages in the Mid-Atlantic.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
With many Americans feeling economic constraints from a variety of factors, and food prices being up by more than 3% in September when compared to the same month of 2024, major grocery chains are dropping cost conscious Thanksgiving sales and meal deals.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
In the nearly six years since the Hype House was created, both Rae and Warren had initially struggled to break free of the constraints of viral fame.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
There were also constraints that came with 2000s camera technology.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
Not only has the move imposed financial constraints on the Colombian leader, but his official duties abroad have been affected, with multiple airports refusing to refuel his presidential plane due to the sanctions.
—Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
But even given their current constraints, e-mail apps might still evolve past Cora and its ilk.
—Cal Newport, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2025
The Skaggs side is attempting to cut down on its witness list, given the trial’s time constraints.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
En route constraints include thunderstorms in the Northeast and radar outages in the Mid-Atlantic.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
With many Americans feeling economic constraints from a variety of factors, and food prices being up by more than 3% in September when compared to the same month of 2024, major grocery chains are dropping cost conscious Thanksgiving sales and meal deals.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
In the nearly six years since the Hype House was created, both Rae and Warren had initially struggled to break free of the constraints of viral fame.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
There were also constraints that came with 2000s camera technology.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
Not only has the move imposed financial constraints on the Colombian leader, but his official duties abroad have been affected, with multiple airports refusing to refuel his presidential plane due to the sanctions.
—Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constraints
Noun
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Regional restrictions may apply.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Details are still emerging over exactly what the new flight restrictions will mean for airline travelers.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Bain’s 44 total pressures generated entering Saturday according to Pro Football Focus ranks fourth nationally and behind only Texas Tech’s David Bailey (58) among players from power conference schools.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Beyond the impact of tariffs, consumers are coping with cost-of-living pressures and inflation.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The federal government has acknowledged these limitations.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Given my technical limitations and lack of experience, my version ironically sounded even cheesier and more synth driven than Chuck’s original.—
Bear McCreary,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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 13 Nov. 2025.
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