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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
Israel’s sudden decision to indefinitely close the sole land crossing giving over 3 million Palestinians in the occupied West Bank access to international travel, has intensified fears of more restrictions amid Israel’s threats of retaliation against Western recognition of a Palestinian state.
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Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Regional restrictions may apply.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
While there are no age restrictions (the average age is 34), candidates must also have skills in leadership, teamwork, and communications.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Kentucky schools have implemented new cell phone restrictions, joining 16 other states and the District of Columbia.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
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Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Regional restrictions may apply.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
While there are no age restrictions (the average age is 34), candidates must also have skills in leadership, teamwork, and communications.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Kentucky schools have implemented new cell phone restrictions, joining 16 other states and the District of Columbia.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restriction
Noun
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Kansas City’s limitations in the running game have become apparent, exacerbated by a difficult early schedule against title contenders the Chargers and Eagles.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The work, published in Optica, demonstrates that lens-free nonlinear pinhole imaging can unlock sharper, broader, and more sensitive mid-infrared vision, without the limitations of traditional lenses.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My entire future rested on a few essays written in the school hall under a three-hour time constraint?—
Zadie Smith,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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OpenAI's project also faces practical constraints.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Restriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restriction. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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