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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
Jailbreaking in this context refers to a process that removes software restrictions placed on a piece of hardware.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
This unit will also enforce Florida’s existing foreign adversary laws — including restrictions on land ownership — and expand accountability to companies and individuals aligned with hostile regimes that threaten Floridians’ privacy, security and sovereignty.
—February 17, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
The emergence of cable, podcasts and streaming audio and video platforms — none of which are subject to FCC restrictions in terms of content — have greatly diminished traditional broadcast media’s dominance in the marketplace.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Widespread torture, political imprisonment, attacks on collective worker rights and restrictions on basic liberties often appear long before large-scale killings begin.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Democrats have asked for a range of new restrictions on immigration enforcement, including a mandate for body cameras, judicial warrants before agents can enter private property -- rather than administrative warrants -- and a ban on ICE agents wearing face masks.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
The restrictions went further than just barring the interview itself.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Other Croatian cities, including Novalja and Makarska, are considering similar alcohol sale restrictions.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
But regardless, voters are convinced, with a majority in 30 countries polled backing restrictions, and support across the political spectrum.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
This unit will also enforce Florida’s existing foreign adversary laws — including restrictions on land ownership — and expand accountability to companies and individuals aligned with hostile regimes that threaten Floridians’ privacy, security and sovereignty.
—February 17, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
The emergence of cable, podcasts and streaming audio and video platforms — none of which are subject to FCC restrictions in terms of content — have greatly diminished traditional broadcast media’s dominance in the marketplace.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Widespread torture, political imprisonment, attacks on collective worker rights and restrictions on basic liberties often appear long before large-scale killings begin.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Democrats have asked for a range of new restrictions on immigration enforcement, including a mandate for body cameras, judicial warrants before agents can enter private property -- rather than administrative warrants -- and a ban on ICE agents wearing face masks.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
The restrictions went further than just barring the interview itself.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Other Croatian cities, including Novalja and Makarska, are considering similar alcohol sale restrictions.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
But regardless, voters are convinced, with a majority in 30 countries polled backing restrictions, and support across the political spectrum.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restrictions
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That makes what these stellar series pulled off even more impressive given the budgetary and reputational constraints.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
18 Feb. 2026
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Leaders and the public will confront new energy constraints and solutions.—
Jared Cohen,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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Virgo The Saturn-Neptune conjunction occurs in your eighth house of intimacy, intimate bonds, and shared resources, encouraging you to grapple with boundaries and limitations tied to your closest relationships.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Coleman’s bill on the removal of the KCPS mill levy from the Missouri Constitution was combined with a bill by Taylor, which modifies operating levy limitations.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Restrictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrictions. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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