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
The adhesive had hardened around the cat’s eyes and mouth, restricting his ability to breathe, eat and drink.
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Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 3 May 2026
This depth helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature without restricting airflow.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
In response, Asia has been busy implementing a range of measures, from restricting energy use to introducing fuel subsidies, re-starting coal plants, and imposing export restrictions.
—Wendy Cutler, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Trump's letters to congressional leaders Friday are a volley aimed at discouraging lawmakers in Congress from restricting military action against Iran.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 1 May 2026
In recent years, the Legislature has also passed bills barring trans women and girls from participating in sports that align with their gender identity and restricting gender-affirming care for minors.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition to restricting access based on age, Indonesia is urging social media companies and digital platforms to report the number of accounts that have been suspended as part of the implementation of government regulations restricting access for children.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Wind tunnel work became even more important when F1 began restricting on-track testing to help teams cut budgets.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Huntington Beach must foot roughly $1 million in legal bills for restricting minors’ access to certain books at the city’s library, an Orange County judge ordered this week.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 3 May 2026
This depth helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature without restricting airflow.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
In response, Asia has been busy implementing a range of measures, from restricting energy use to introducing fuel subsidies, re-starting coal plants, and imposing export restrictions.
—Wendy Cutler, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Trump's letters to congressional leaders Friday are a volley aimed at discouraging lawmakers in Congress from restricting military action against Iran.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 1 May 2026
In recent years, the Legislature has also passed bills barring trans women and girls from participating in sports that align with their gender identity and restricting gender-affirming care for minors.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition to restricting access based on age, Indonesia is urging social media companies and digital platforms to report the number of accounts that have been suspended as part of the implementation of government regulations restricting access for children.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Wind tunnel work became even more important when F1 began restricting on-track testing to help teams cut budgets.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Huntington Beach must foot roughly $1 million in legal bills for restricting minors’ access to certain books at the city’s library, an Orange County judge ordered this week.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restricting
limiting
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The agency advises limiting outdoor activities during unhealthy air days.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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However, in accordance with Chapter 720 of the Florida Statutes, they are prohibited from limiting or restricting interior changes to a home if the changes aren’t visible from the front of the parcel, an adjacent parcel, an adjacent common area, or a community golf course.—
Nicole R. Kurtz,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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“Restricting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restricting. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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