as in constraints
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
civil libertarians contend that the new laws place too many restraints on our constitutionally guaranteed rights
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Recent Examples of restraints
Three people working on pizzas and other food weren’t wearing hair restraints.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Maybe because children often find ways to circumvent those restraints, 67% of respondents want tech companies to do more to set limits.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
That would mean the union could initiate antitrust litigation against the WNBA, its teams, the salary cap, free agency restrictions, the draft and numerous other restraints.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved a contract extension for the Sheriff’s Office to provide services in Isleton, which dissolved its police force in 2012 due to financial restraints.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The dad suffered head injuries and the daughter reported abrasions from the restraints, police said.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
The facility, under a consent decree since 2017, has eliminated pepper spray and reduced the use of strip searches and restraints.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Instead, investigators with Goodyear police uncovered texts that discussed handcuffing, zip-tying and using other restraints on Sanaa throughout the end of her short life.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Rubin allegedly poured more than $1 million into flights, payouts to women and maintaining the Central Park Manhattan penthouse that was outfitted with restraints and shock devices.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Maybe because children often find ways to circumvent those restraints, 67% of respondents want tech companies to do more to set limits.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
That would mean the union could initiate antitrust litigation against the WNBA, its teams, the salary cap, free agency restrictions, the draft and numerous other restraints.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved a contract extension for the Sheriff’s Office to provide services in Isleton, which dissolved its police force in 2012 due to financial restraints.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The dad suffered head injuries and the daughter reported abrasions from the restraints, police said.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
The facility, under a consent decree since 2017, has eliminated pepper spray and reduced the use of strip searches and restraints.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Instead, investigators with Goodyear police uncovered texts that discussed handcuffing, zip-tying and using other restraints on Sanaa throughout the end of her short life.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Rubin allegedly poured more than $1 million into flights, payouts to women and maintaining the Central Park Manhattan penthouse that was outfitted with restraints and shock devices.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restraints
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Carmel city councilors are pushing back against plans from the city to move some public meetings to daytime hours at City Hall, Mayor Sue Finkam's latest proposal to cut down on costs amid budget constraints caused by the state's property tax reforms.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
14 Oct. 2025
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OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has inked a number of blockbuster deals this year, aiming to ease constraints on computing power.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Cifuentes sees a bright future for the club, with academy graduates Jeremy Monga, Louis Page, Jake Evans and Silko Thomas giving him options in the face of restrictions on recruitment.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Two downsides might be aircraft noise and exhaust fumes, and zoning restrictions can limit new development or the expansion of a home.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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The bill would provide farmers with the option of receiving partial payments to cover crop losses, as well as lift payment limitations for price and revenue loss programs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Unlike other cities that create a 10-year plan, Pittsburg aims to develop a 40-year urban forestry master plan to be better prepared for climate change, sustainability, and budget limitations, said Farmer.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Restraints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restraints. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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