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
That makes what these stellar series pulled off even more impressive given the budgetary and reputational constraints.
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David Faris, TheWeek, 18 Feb. 2026
Leaders and the public will confront new energy constraints and solutions.
—Jared Cohen, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
The reality today is human plus machine, operating under budget constraints in flawed institutions, fed by imperfect data.
—Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
At the time, Chapter 11 documents filed on behalf of McGrath stated that despite the strength of the brand, Pat McGrath Labs faced growing financial headwinds in early 2025 including liquidity constraints.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
From Doty’s point, the challenge is the constraints of systems that were not originally designed to nurture individualized pathways.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
India’s adoption to AI, however, has its constraints.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Cashman, meanwhile, suggested that timing, in addition to budgetary constraints and concerns over on-field fit, factored into how the Yankees’ constructed their bullpen the last two offseasons.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Even in facilities that use AGVs and AMRs, complex tasks such as picking and sorting—accounting for over 50 percent of operating costs—remain difficult to automate due to technical constraints, Futubull reports.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
David Faris, TheWeek, 18 Feb. 2026
Leaders and the public will confront new energy constraints and solutions.
—Jared Cohen, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
The reality today is human plus machine, operating under budget constraints in flawed institutions, fed by imperfect data.
—Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
At the time, Chapter 11 documents filed on behalf of McGrath stated that despite the strength of the brand, Pat McGrath Labs faced growing financial headwinds in early 2025 including liquidity constraints.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
From Doty’s point, the challenge is the constraints of systems that were not originally designed to nurture individualized pathways.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
India’s adoption to AI, however, has its constraints.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Cashman, meanwhile, suggested that timing, in addition to budgetary constraints and concerns over on-field fit, factored into how the Yankees’ constructed their bullpen the last two offseasons.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Even in facilities that use AGVs and AMRs, complex tasks such as picking and sorting—accounting for over 50 percent of operating costs—remain difficult to automate due to technical constraints, Futubull reports.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constraints
Noun
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Jailbreaking in this context refers to a process that removes software restrictions placed on a piece of hardware.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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This unit will also enforce Florida’s existing foreign adversary laws — including restrictions on land ownership — and expand accountability to companies and individuals aligned with hostile regimes that threaten Floridians’ privacy, security and sovereignty.—
February 17,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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Chipotle’s 2025 was its worst year ever, with same-store sales falling for the first time since going public and shares plunging 37% amid economic pressures.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Whether prices continue to climb may depend on wholesale costs, supply chain pressures and global trade policies.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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For example, setback limitations for wind energy conversion facilities cannot be more than three times the total height of the wind turbine between the turbine location and an abutting dwelling.—
Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
13 Feb. 2026
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Until earlier this week, limitations with Guthrie's doorbell camera meant law enforcement had difficulty putting together an image of a person related to the crime.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2026
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Within a week, the compulsions disappeared.—
J. Aaron Sanders,
STAT,
4 Feb. 2026
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James, not unlike his alcoholic father, is at the mercy of his compulsions.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Constraints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constraints. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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