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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
The new truck routes and restrictions are the result of study, coordination and collaboration between city officials, local residents, area small business owners and trucking companies, city officials said.
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Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The program includes 20,000 scholarships, with the first 10,000 earmarked for families who meet income restrictions.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
The karmic planet Saturn talks about commitment, stability, social order and the limitations or restrictions placed on us.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Advertisement In the late 2000s, as the climate warmed further, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad loosened restrictions on well drilling and started another dam building spree.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Even the comedy festival had purported speech restrictions, with comedian Atsuko Okatsuka posting a list of deal terms for appearing at the event which included forbidding any criticism of religion or the Saudi royals.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
The state did not put any restrictions on the nonprofit foundation from selling or transferring the land, according to the agreement.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Regional restrictions may apply.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Following nearly five hours of public commentary and heated deliberation, a narrow majority of the Vista City Council approved a resolution early Wednesday placing restrictions on immigration enforcement in the city.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The program includes 20,000 scholarships, with the first 10,000 earmarked for families who meet income restrictions.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
The karmic planet Saturn talks about commitment, stability, social order and the limitations or restrictions placed on us.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Advertisement In the late 2000s, as the climate warmed further, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad loosened restrictions on well drilling and started another dam building spree.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Even the comedy festival had purported speech restrictions, with comedian Atsuko Okatsuka posting a list of deal terms for appearing at the event which included forbidding any criticism of religion or the Saudi royals.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
The state did not put any restrictions on the nonprofit foundation from selling or transferring the land, according to the agreement.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Regional restrictions may apply.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Following nearly five hours of public commentary and heated deliberation, a narrow majority of the Vista City Council approved a resolution early Wednesday placing restrictions on immigration enforcement in the city.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restrictions
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Working under intense time constraints, Neal came in at the last minute to design Johnson’s wig and provide the final step in his stunning transformation.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
7 Oct. 2025
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Shaw said better compensation could help reduce turnover further, but districts may struggle to offer raises due to budget constraints.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Moulton’s Senate primary rationale, stated or otherwise, rests on the enduring public image of former President Joe Biden, who withdrew from his 2024 reelection bid after a disastrous debate against Trump revealed limitations of being in office at age 82 and beyond.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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There are still limitations, of course.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Restrictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrictions. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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