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
Lucy Xiaolu Wang, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
In November, three people were arrested after a van breached airport security and entered a restricted area.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
The September 2025 order cleared the way for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to resume broad sweeps in Los Angeles, halting a lower court ruling that restricted ICE's practices.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Barriers to innovation are often higher in illicit or restricted markets, including cannabis, stem cells and cryptocurrencies.
—Lucy Xiaolu Wang, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
In November, three people were arrested after a van breached airport security and entered a restricted area.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
The expansion marks a major change for the robo ride-share service, which had been restricted to city streets since launching earlier this year.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
The September 2025 order cleared the way for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to resume broad sweeps in Los Angeles, halting a lower court ruling that restricted ICE's practices.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
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China replied with a limited list of individual companies that were allowed to sell to China, but without explanation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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People may benefit from a structured, straightforward assessment process conducted by qualified professionals, offering faster access and easier navigation compared to traditional models with long waitlists and limited specialists.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, however, the Lakers focused on those finite details that might be the difference between scraping out wins against the Rockets or a quick hello and goodbye to postseason basketball.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
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Like school districts across the country, CPS is forced to manage a finite pool of resources against an infinite rise in demand.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Restricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restricted. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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