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as in limitation
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
the logging company decided to relocate to another state where there would be fewer restrictions on its operations
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as in constraint
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries
the restriction of surfing to the southern end of the beach rankled some surfers
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Recent Examples of restriction
After Israel tightened restrictions on supplies entering Gaza in mid-March, food dried up.
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Jackie Northam, NPR, 22 Aug. 2025
These animals face unique restrictions on flight routes, weather conditions, and crate specifications.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
The cheapest pass at Jackson Hole, WY with no blackout dates or restrictions is currently $2,950.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, smaller and poorer countries will find themselves with insufficient market power to use tariffs and other trade restrictions in the same way.
—Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2025
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Jackie Northam, NPR, 22 Aug. 2025
These animals face unique restrictions on flight routes, weather conditions, and crate specifications.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
The cheapest pass at Jackson Hole, WY with no blackout dates or restrictions is currently $2,950.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, smaller and poorer countries will find themselves with insufficient market power to use tariffs and other trade restrictions in the same way.
—Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for restriction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restriction
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Even though this limitation is intended to ensure academic stability, it can still be viewed as anti-competitive for athletes seeking better situations.—
Nick LoMaglio,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Both procedures have limitations, are primarily cosmetic, and may not be covered by insurance.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Upon their return to the Capitol on Monday, House Speaker Dustin Burrows ordered constraints put on their movements.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
20 Aug. 2025
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Budgeting For Reality Over 30% of IBM’s study respondents revealed that budgeting constraints were an obstacle in getting their projects from demo to market.—
Dr. Jason Corso,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Restriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restriction. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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