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plural of fetter
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as in restrictions
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice a time-honored tradition is fine as long as it doesn't become a fetter that prevents us from trying something new

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fetters

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fetter
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Noun
  • When asked about the changing landscape of college athletics, Calipari said more regulations need to be put in place, including tougher restrictions on transfers and years that players are able to maintain eligibility.
    Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Estonia -- which shares a 183-mile frontier with Russia -- is now the only Baltic state not to have imposed new airspace restrictions along its eastern border.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • To strengthen an organization’s risk management, executives and boards must first identify cultural obstacles, according to the report.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
  • This missile allows tank crews to hit targets that are hidden behind buildings, trees, or other obstacles without exposing themselves to enemy fire.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • One was that the workers be transported from a detention facility to the Atlanta airport without handcuffs or other physical restraints.
    Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Human Rights First raised concerns about the conditions on board the planes, with many deportees held in handcuffs or shackles for the entire flight, which can stop off in multiple countries and last more than 30 hours.
    Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • What binds them together is their adherence to these six commitments.
    Big Think, Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
  • That unspoken bond is precious, and what binds a lot of community together.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This hinders the delivery of critical alerts and real-time actions.
    Michael De Nil, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The Bonner hamstring injury further hinders this crew.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Algorithmic Literacy requires genuine technical comprehension of AI capabilities, constraints, and ethical implications.
    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
Noun
  • One of the big hurdles Paramount and Skydance likely wouldn’t have to worry about is the FCC.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Education remains one of the category’s biggest hurdles, since many shoppers still view honey as interchangeable.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Flat, flexible teams outmaneuver rigid command chains.
    Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • On top of that, lines of vertical chains or cables create a almost frame each piece of art, as if every one has been thoughtfully exhibited.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Fetters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetters. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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