Synonyms of restricting

restricting

verb

present participle of restrict

as in limiting

to set bounds or an upper limit for

will restrict access to the laboratory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• limiting
• tightening
• confining
• capping
• blocking
• holding down
• hindering
• impeding
• circumscribing
• suppressing
• obstructing
• hampering
• narrowing
• modifying
• barring
• lessening
• contracting
• squeezing
• constricting
• pinching
• repressing
• numbering
• qualifying
• quelling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exceeding
• expanding
• widening
• broadening
• overextending
• overreaching

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of restricting

The cases are the first in which the high court will weigh the legality of laws restricting access to certain types of firearms. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Utah's Governor Cox declared a state of emergency earlier this week, restricting fireworks displays ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. — Willem Marx, NPR, 28 June 2026

Blanket bans may seem like an obvious solution, yet fisheries management rarely operates in a world of simple answers and restricting certain catches could affect livelihoods, food security and community traditions. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Ukraine has carried out major drone strikes on Russia’s two largest cities, embarrassing the Kremlin with images of black plumes of smoke that circulated widely online, despite regulations restricting their publication. — ABC News, 1 July 2026

Following their return, the council later passed an immigration action plan and an ordinance restricting city property from civil immigration enforcement on a 9-0 vote, despite the disruption. — Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026

School districts in California such as Los Angeles Unified and San Diego Unified already have policies restricting students’ phone usage. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 1 July 2026

In court documents, O’Hara alleged the defendants violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights, accusing them of unlawfully restricting free speech and initiating an unlawful seizure while using excessive force. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

This year, lawmakers have filed bipartisan bills that would create a statewide HOA complaint system, protect homeowners’ ability to install solar panels and build accessory dwelling units like guest houses, and prevent HOAs from restricting licensed home daycares. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026