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
Algorithmic Literacy requires genuine technical comprehension of AI capabilities, constraints, and ethical implications.
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Wharton's Thomas Winberry explains how financial constraints can delay innovation and long-term growth for firms, as well as the economy.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Governors in other mid-Atlantic states, in which prices are rising because of constraints on new sources of power generation, are calling for interconnection reforms similar to those in Texas that allow projects to connect to the grid quickly.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
Friar also called attention to compute constraints caused by ballooning AI demands, which have led the company to go beyond its partnership with Microsoft and reach deals with Oracle, Coreweave and others.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
While some might desire a taller seat back, that smallest dimension was make-or-break to suit my space constraints.
—Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Your company is operating in familiar rhythms, delivering results and facing the usual mix of opportunities and constraints.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Critics, however, question whether any substantial shipbuilding increase is feasible given budgetary constraints.
—Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Their work spans geometry, kinematics, and dynamics of robotic systems under constraints, using predictive models and optimal control principles to enhance robotic movement.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Wharton's Thomas Winberry explains how financial constraints can delay innovation and long-term growth for firms, as well as the economy.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Governors in other mid-Atlantic states, in which prices are rising because of constraints on new sources of power generation, are calling for interconnection reforms similar to those in Texas that allow projects to connect to the grid quickly.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
Friar also called attention to compute constraints caused by ballooning AI demands, which have led the company to go beyond its partnership with Microsoft and reach deals with Oracle, Coreweave and others.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
While some might desire a taller seat back, that smallest dimension was make-or-break to suit my space constraints.
—Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Your company is operating in familiar rhythms, delivering results and facing the usual mix of opportunities and constraints.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Critics, however, question whether any substantial shipbuilding increase is feasible given budgetary constraints.
—Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Their work spans geometry, kinematics, and dynamics of robotic systems under constraints, using predictive models and optimal control principles to enhance robotic movement.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constraints
Noun
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Those with dietary restrictions can pre-order special meals at least 24 hours in advance.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Regional restrictions may apply.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The coming days will test whether Milei's popularity can withstand the dual pressures of economic stagnation and credibility erosion, or whether the volatile dynamics of Argentine politics will claim another victim.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Wellness reporter Rachel Hale wrote about Gen Z's financial anxiety being on the rise in the wake of student loan payment pressures and uncertainty.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jones’ limitations aren’t going away, but his can be schemed around, which was less the case with Richardson.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, this research work also has some limitations.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
7 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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The fact is, many of us will have sudden urges and compulsions today.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Constraints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constraints. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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