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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
Colorado officials argued that the law − which is similar to restrictions in about half the states – regulates professional conduct, not speech.
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Regional restrictions may apply.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
His peptides come from compounding pharmacies that are making them despite the federal restrictions.
—Will Stone, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Even though the measure wouldn’t introduce new restrictions on religious exemptions, critics see the RFRA carve-out for vaccines could set a dangerous precedent for weakening religious protections in other areas.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
In a solo dissent, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote that states should be free to regulate health care, even if that means incidental restrictions on speech.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Several towns and cities across Colorado's Front Range are already announcing, or considering, water restrictions before the summer has even arrived.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, China — another large exporter of fertilizers — has put restrictions on exports to protect its domestic market from shortages, news agency Reuters reported last week.
—Chloe Taylor,sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Due to these restrictions, House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI) outlined some provisions to skirt the Senate parliamentarian’s wrath.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Regional restrictions may apply.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
His peptides come from compounding pharmacies that are making them despite the federal restrictions.
—Will Stone, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Even though the measure wouldn’t introduce new restrictions on religious exemptions, critics see the RFRA carve-out for vaccines could set a dangerous precedent for weakening religious protections in other areas.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
In a solo dissent, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote that states should be free to regulate health care, even if that means incidental restrictions on speech.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Several towns and cities across Colorado's Front Range are already announcing, or considering, water restrictions before the summer has even arrived.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, China — another large exporter of fertilizers — has put restrictions on exports to protect its domestic market from shortages, news agency Reuters reported last week.
—Chloe Taylor,sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Due to these restrictions, House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI) outlined some provisions to skirt the Senate parliamentarian’s wrath.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restrictions
Noun
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That could mean a delay of hours, days or longer depending on scheduling and technical constraints.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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With production pipelines in some regions backlogged due to capacity constraints, AI automation tools are enabling faster asset and scene creation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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While Fisher’s athleticism leaves a lot to be desired, his high IQ and ability to diagnose from the middle make up for athletic limitations with an extra step on breaking up an offensive rhythm.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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That said, there are some important limitations to know.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Restrictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrictions. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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