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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
Preferences such as arriving shortly before kickoff and departing immediately after are not always feasible due to air traffic flow restrictions, limited slot availability and parking constraints.
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This year, Out Leadership added 12 new indicators to gauge the impact of anti-LGBTQ+ policies such as bathroom access restrictions, pronoun and name-use prohibitions and restrictions on adult gender-affirming care, Sears said.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Patrick Grandy, an FBI assistant director who oversees the Los Angeles office, said the agency will work with the Federal Aviation Administration to enforce temporary flight restrictions over the stadium.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The National Doughnut Day deal comes with a few restrictions, however.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This year, Out Leadership added 12 new indicators to gauge the impact of anti-LGBTQ+ policies such as bathroom access restrictions, pronoun and name-use prohibitions and restrictions on adult gender-affirming care, Sears said.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Patrick Grandy, an FBI assistant director who oversees the Los Angeles office, said the agency will work with the Federal Aviation Administration to enforce temporary flight restrictions over the stadium.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The National Doughnut Day deal comes with a few restrictions, however.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restriction
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The city’s Lake Austin overlay adds another layer of limitation, regulating how owners can build near the water, including the size, placement and expansion of homes, docks, bulkheads and other shoreline improvements within 1,000 feet of the lake.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The authors were careful to note the limitations of the current evidence.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Set the scene In the heart of the city’s museum quarter, this property is an ideal spot for tourists without budget constraints.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Data center capacity constraints, over-reliance on OpenAI and a Copilot assistant that trails rivals have challenged Microsoft’s early lead.—
Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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“Restriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restriction. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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