as in limited
having distinct or certain limits
the public is allowed some restricted access to the government-owned land
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as in confined
to set bounds or an upper limit for
will restrict access to the laboratory
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Recent Examples of restricted
Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
In 2022, Johnson was sentenced to 75 days in federal prison and one year of probation after pleading guilty to one count of entering or remaining in any restricted building, the Bradenton Herald previously reported.
—Carter Weinhofer, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026
That is why the top area of the volcano is restricted, though not everyone pays heed.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
In his first game back, Wagner notched eight points, two rebounds and two assists in 10 restricted minutes.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
In 2022, Johnson was sentenced to 75 days in federal prison and one year of probation after pleading guilty to one count of entering or remaining in any restricted building, the Bradenton Herald previously reported.
—Carter Weinhofer, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Science Museum will retain ownership of the land and all rights not restricted by the easement, including, but not limited to, maintaining existing structures and trails, conducting habitat management and using the land recreationally.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026
That is why the top area of the volcano is restricted, though not everyone pays heed.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026
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The new approach moves beyond linear models by using Gaussian process regression, a technique capable of mapping complex nonlinear relationships with limited data.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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The limited number of videos that have emerged show hundreds of corpses strewn across the floors of hospitals and morgues.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Jan. 2026
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Simulating strength in real-time To ensure durability, MechStyle uses finite element analysis, a physics simulation that highlights weak regions in a 3D model under realistic forces.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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Sadly, time is quite finite, which is where meal and grocery delivery services come in.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Restricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restricted. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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