as in limiting
to set bounds or an upper limit for
will restrict access to the laboratory
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Recent Examples of restricting
Already, the president signed a 10% global tariff on Friday under a separate trade law and hinted at several other remedies aimed at restricting imports.
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Karen Jaroch of Heritage Action for America pointed to the 2020 election, when 80% of Florida voters approved an amendment to the state Constitution restricting voting to citizens only.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
While rigid denim can be restricting, the loose leg allows for movement—even for someone with wide thighs, like myself.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Newsom and his wife, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, have previously advocated for restricting social media for children.
—Lia Russell
february 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Freestyle Down Vest For colder conditions that call for extra insulation, the Freestyle Down Vest delivers reliable warmth without restricting movement.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Each of the 31 universities has similarly agreed to conduct a review of their partnerships with external organizations to identify any that violate federal law by restricting participation based on race — making cuts to other university partnerships in the future possible.
—Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Their argument is less about restricting riders and more about safety and consistency.
—New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
Both countries will be having their second round of talks on Tuesday in Geneva, Tehran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC, adding that the Iran is ready to discuss restricting its nuclear program for lighter sanctions and economic benefits for both sides.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Karen Jaroch of Heritage Action for America pointed to the 2020 election, when 80% of Florida voters approved an amendment to the state Constitution restricting voting to citizens only.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
While rigid denim can be restricting, the loose leg allows for movement—even for someone with wide thighs, like myself.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Newsom and his wife, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, have previously advocated for restricting social media for children.
—Lia Russell
february 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Freestyle Down Vest For colder conditions that call for extra insulation, the Freestyle Down Vest delivers reliable warmth without restricting movement.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Each of the 31 universities has similarly agreed to conduct a review of their partnerships with external organizations to identify any that violate federal law by restricting participation based on race — making cuts to other university partnerships in the future possible.
—Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Their argument is less about restricting riders and more about safety and consistency.
—New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
Both countries will be having their second round of talks on Tuesday in Geneva, Tehran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC, adding that the Iran is ready to discuss restricting its nuclear program for lighter sanctions and economic benefits for both sides.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restricting
limiting
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His groin injury was ultimately too limiting to play through.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Allen also recommends starting with small amounts and limiting your intake to once daily.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Restricting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restricting. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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