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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
Over the past couple of decades, the FCC has begun to let up on some restrictions.
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
His relationship with New York City’s leadership was shaky, and openly hostile in the years Bill de Blasio was mayor, to the point that their rivalry delayed pandemic restrictions in March 2020—a pause that researchers later said cost thousands of lives.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Some of my artist acquaintances are not very keen on having their work in galleries because of its restrictions.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 5 Nov. 2025
Classified under the ultralight category, these vehicles can be flown for recreation with fewer restrictions, provided users undergo proper training and adhere to safety protocols.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
His relationship with New York City’s leadership was shaky, and openly hostile in the years Bill de Blasio was mayor, to the point that their rivalry delayed pandemic restrictions in March 2020—a pause that researchers later said cost thousands of lives.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Some of my artist acquaintances are not very keen on having their work in galleries because of its restrictions.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 5 Nov. 2025
Classified under the ultralight category, these vehicles can be flown for recreation with fewer restrictions, provided users undergo proper training and adhere to safety protocols.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for restriction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restriction
Noun
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China’s newest aircraft carrier may only be able to conduct air operations at about 60% the rate of a 50-year-old US Navy carrier, two former US carrier officers say, a substantial combat limitation for a vessel meant to revolutionize Beijing’s fleet.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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The growing demand for sustainable transport, combined with the limitations of public infrastructure, has made personal electric vehicles—particularly e-scooters—a common choice for modern commuters.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Given a series of intra-quarter checks around build rates and promotional activity that suggested strong demand, constraints appear have pushed some sale into the Dec qtr with the company expecting iPhone rev to be up ‘double-digits’ with constraints spilling into the Dec qtr as well.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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The hope is that, armed with new technology, that decline of foreign aid serves a rallying call that compels African countries to forge their own paths, free from the constraints of aid dependency and external policy pressures.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Restriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restriction. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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