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as in constraints
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 limitations
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 restrictions
For anyone with dietary restrictions or allergies, this is a boon.
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Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Trump and former President Joe Biden had imposed restrictions on access to the most advanced chips such as those used for artificial intelligence.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
These areas are under carcass transportation and baiting restrictions to monitor and contain CWD, officials said.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Beijing has ramped up restrictions on exports of critical minerals over the last two years, with a particular focus on limiting their use for military purposes by other countries.
—Kevin Breuninger,anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Since then, all nations have adhered to its restrictions, except North Korea.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Regional restrictions may apply.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Beijing has even tightened its controls by expanding its restrictions earlier this month.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Earlier this month, China significantly tightened its restrictions on rare earth elements, which make up a key input in semiconductors found in an array of products from cars to home appliances.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Trump and former President Joe Biden had imposed restrictions on access to the most advanced chips such as those used for artificial intelligence.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
These areas are under carcass transportation and baiting restrictions to monitor and contain CWD, officials said.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Beijing has ramped up restrictions on exports of critical minerals over the last two years, with a particular focus on limiting their use for military purposes by other countries.
—Kevin Breuninger,anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Since then, all nations have adhered to its restrictions, except North Korea.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Regional restrictions may apply.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Beijing has even tightened its controls by expanding its restrictions earlier this month.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Earlier this month, China significantly tightened its restrictions on rare earth elements, which make up a key input in semiconductors found in an array of products from cars to home appliances.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restrictions
Noun
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The models struggled with spatial reasoning, and some showed a lack of awareness of their own constraints—including one model that repeatedly piloted itself down a flight of stairs.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Often, those constraints are shed with the thought that populism will become a larger factor in what films are nominated.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
28 Oct. 2025
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During that time, Ashley has said he's been working on a policy that is both strong and permits access to the courthouse complex but has acknowledged the limitations of what is legally permissible.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Configuring a new type of carrier from scratch may have led to the limitations.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Restrictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrictions. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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