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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of restriction
While your initial $5 bet does have to win to get the $300 in bonuses, there is no odds restriction with your opening bet.
—
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Trump hiked tariffs this month after China tightened export restrictions on the materials and has pushed for a supply chain that's independent of the Asian country.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
The council agreed but also set a series of requirements, including capping the membership price and its capacity along with a restriction that no one was to spend more than 21 nights a year at the property.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Tensions have increased in recent weeks, particularly with China’s announcement of restrictions on exports of rare earth minerals.
—Chris Megerian, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for restriction
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Trump hiked tariffs this month after China tightened export restrictions on the materials and has pushed for a supply chain that's independent of the Asian country.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
The council agreed but also set a series of requirements, including capping the membership price and its capacity along with a restriction that no one was to spend more than 21 nights a year at the property.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Tensions have increased in recent weeks, particularly with China’s announcement of restrictions on exports of rare earth minerals.
—Chris Megerian, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for restriction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restriction
Noun
-
China’s newest aircraft carrier may only be able to conduct air operations at about 60% the rate of a 50-year-old US Navy carrier, two former US carrier officers say, a substantial combat limitation for a vessel meant to revolutionize Beijing’s fleet.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
-
The growing demand for sustainable transport, combined with the limitations of public infrastructure, has made personal electric vehicles—particularly e-scooters—a common choice for modern commuters.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Historically, there hasn’t been a cost-effective way to make donation work over dumping, and while companies want to do the right thing, the financial constraints prevent them from doing so.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
-
Alternatively, the ratio could reflect a fundamental constraint on heat exchange.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Restriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restriction. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share