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
David Ulloa Jr, AZCentral.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The diet, which is more of an eating style than a restricted diet, has also been linked to stronger bones and a healthier heart.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
Simon Hughes, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
In late August, the federal agency restricted the labeling for COVID-19 vaccines, changing the guidelines so they are now approved only for Americans who are 65 and older and those who are younger than 65 with a health condition that puts them at high risk for severe disease from COVID-19.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
There will be signs posted along the Yuma National Defense Area warning people in English and Spanish that unauthorized entry into the restricted area can result in people being searched and detained, according to the CBP press release.
—David Ulloa Jr, AZCentral.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The diet, which is more of an eating style than a restricted diet, has also been linked to stronger bones and a healthier heart.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
But for a few high-profile flashpoints, however, debate about the Americans’ suitability has largely remained restricted to the internet rather than the match-going fans.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
In late August, the federal agency restricted the labeling for COVID-19 vaccines, changing the guidelines so they are now approved only for Americans who are 65 and older and those who are younger than 65 with a health condition that puts them at high risk for severe disease from COVID-19.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Buses are a major mode of transport in Mexico, where, though freight trains are common, passenger rail routes remain limited.—
Lizbeth Diaz,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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And with the aircraft manufacturing industry effectively a duopoly between Boeing and Airbus, options are limited.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Spectrum is a finite asset and licenses for big blocks, like those Charlie Ergen had been sitting on for years, don’t come up for sale that often.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Primordial water is trapped and finite; newer water suggests the aquifer is still connected to a terrestrial source and being refreshed, however slowly.—
Rodrique Ngowi,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Restricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restricted. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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