1
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
Regional restrictions may apply.
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Details are still emerging over exactly what the new flight restrictions will mean for airline travelers.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The restrictions will go into effect Friday morning, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
—Rachel Scott, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
It was then released back to Exum that evening without any special instructions or restrictions, according to prosecutors.
—Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Long-range planning and in-state supplies helped most cities avoid cutbacks, even as water providers in Nevada and California imposed restrictions.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
There are some restrictions, according to senior officials who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity before the White House announcement.
—NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
He’s banned from social media and subject to curfew restrictions.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
For anyone with dietary restrictions or allergies, this is a boon.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Details are still emerging over exactly what the new flight restrictions will mean for airline travelers.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The restrictions will go into effect Friday morning, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
—Rachel Scott, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
It was then released back to Exum that evening without any special instructions or restrictions, according to prosecutors.
—Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Long-range planning and in-state supplies helped most cities avoid cutbacks, even as water providers in Nevada and California imposed restrictions.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
There are some restrictions, according to senior officials who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity before the White House announcement.
—NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
He’s banned from social media and subject to curfew restrictions.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
For anyone with dietary restrictions or allergies, this is a boon.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restrictions
Noun
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The license fee is supposed to free the BBC from commercial constraints faced by other outlets, which drive many to tailor their output to the political persuasion of their audiences.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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But even given their current constraints, e-mail apps might still evolve past Cora and its ilk.—
Cal Newport,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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The federal government has acknowledged these limitations.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Given my technical limitations and lack of experience, my version ironically sounded even cheesier and more synth driven than Chuck’s original.—
Bear McCreary,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Restrictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrictions. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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