restriction

1
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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2
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 And given the restrictions of my present state, sometimes a tour through my memory is the only adventure available. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025 Regional restrictions may apply. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025 The new restrictions have sent shock waves to global industries and tech supply chains. John Liu, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025 Prior to a period of restriction, JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth had a neutral rating and $175 price target on the stock. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for restriction
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  • And some studies finding positive results, such as the one mentioned above, have had significant limitations, including small sample sizes and potential conflicts of interest due to industry funding.
    Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
  • These decisions have significantly affected the availability of polling places, early voting, absentee ballot eligibility, and even the provision of food and water to voters waiting in lines for hours to vote, likely due to limitations mentioned above.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • Acknowledging the club’s payroll constraints and the up-in-the-air ownership situation following reports that John Fisher intends to sell the team, Arena said the Quakes need to surround players like Martinez and Christian Espinoza, one of the top scoring duos in the league, with more talent.
    Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
  • And the commission’s mandate faces several serious constraints.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025

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“Restriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restriction. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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