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as in constraints
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 limitations
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 restrictions
The rankings were made based on several factors, from laws related to bathroom access to restrictions on drag performances to state leadership scores and shield laws.
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Finch Walker, USA Today, 2 June 2026
While Chicago has long regulated street vending through permits and restrictions, vendors and advocates say the recent enforcement appears more coordinated and punitive than in the past.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
The restrictions, published Monday, come weeks after China made Meta undo its purchase of Chinese AI startup Manus.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
There is also an acceptance that to comply with financial restrictions, Villa will have to look to player sales to help.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Real restrictions on unjust enrichment?
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Prairie Village police said there will be some small restrictions in place.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Despite a raft of new restrictions, portable power banks are still causing havoc in the air.
—Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
At least four states and one New York county have moved this year to criminalize disruptions at religious services, boosting penalties and expanding restrictions beyond traditional trespassing laws.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Finch Walker, USA Today, 2 June 2026
While Chicago has long regulated street vending through permits and restrictions, vendors and advocates say the recent enforcement appears more coordinated and punitive than in the past.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
The restrictions, published Monday, come weeks after China made Meta undo its purchase of Chinese AI startup Manus.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
There is also an acceptance that to comply with financial restrictions, Villa will have to look to player sales to help.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Real restrictions on unjust enrichment?
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Prairie Village police said there will be some small restrictions in place.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Despite a raft of new restrictions, portable power banks are still causing havoc in the air.
—Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
At least four states and one New York county have moved this year to criminalize disruptions at religious services, boosting penalties and expanding restrictions beyond traditional trespassing laws.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restrictions
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That comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CBS News that Ukraine is only getting about 60 to 65 interceptor missiles each month, given production constraints.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Certain parts are engineered to be systematically replaced during routine maintenance, which lowers initial manufacturing constraints and reduces long-term operational overhead.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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To work around these limitations, epidemiologists in the field have turned to broader-spectrum diagnostic kits and alternative rapid assays, though shortages of testing supplies and the logistical difficulties of operating in remote outbreak regions continue to hamper response efforts.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 May 2026
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Remedies range from re-testing to limitations on the license to suspension or more, depending on the driver’s competency.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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“Restrictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrictions. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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