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

Ortiz allegedly grabbed the woman’s face and neck, threw her to the ground and strangled her, restricting her breathing for about a minute, the prosecutor said in court. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2026

The researchers suspect that harvestmen may target strategic regions of the amphibian's body, thereby significantly restricting the frog's movements. — Jay Kakade july 13, New Atlas, 14 July 2026

Fourteen state legislatures across the country have introduced bills restricting new data center construction, none of which, to this point, have been signed into law. — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Data and experts suggest even modest changes, far from prohibiting alcohol or even significantly restricting access, could lessen the burden of death and disease. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2026

Ask about restraint systems, since grooming loops and harnesses should secure the animal without causing stress or restricting breathing. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

That was always something that was restricting his capacity to deliver certain actions. — Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 13 July 2026

Similar proposals have emerged elsewhere, including a Florida law restricting surrogacy and adoption agreements involving residents of countries designated as foreign adversaries. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Tweet also questions whether restricting domestic production would reduce consumer demand. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026