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as in limitation
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
the logging company decided to relocate to another state where there would be fewer restrictions on its operations
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as in constraint
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries
the restriction of surfing to the southern end of the beach rankled some surfers
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Recent Examples of restriction
That or all of Paige's posts are set up for the age restriction trigger, and it was applied to this post in question out of habit.
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Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
With all restrictions lifted, the Russian Federation’s teams will return to the world stage, seeking vengeance after years on the sidelines.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
All other robots, such as toys, must fit within a carry-on size bag and comply with existing battery restrictions.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The three centers are all decent but have a glaring restriction.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 18 May 2026
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Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
With all restrictions lifted, the Russian Federation’s teams will return to the world stage, seeking vengeance after years on the sidelines.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
All other robots, such as toys, must fit within a carry-on size bag and comply with existing battery restrictions.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The three centers are all decent but have a glaring restriction.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for restriction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restriction
Noun
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The company sees slowness not as a limitation, but as a strategic asset that reduces risk, trims costs, and eases environmental impact.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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But the Bucs don’t expect the limitation to last long.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Noun
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But, within the constraints of reality, what would actually make that vision work?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Page cited a combination of federal funding cuts, skyrocketing health care costs, diminishing enrollment and more behind the budget constraints, while local teachers cited local investment issues as well.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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“Restriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restriction. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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