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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
Applicants with a history of disciplinary action on their licenses or other restrictions will not be considered.
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Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2025
All fares listed above are promotional and have restrictions on availability.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Following nearly five hours of public commentary and heated deliberation, a narrow majority of the Vista City Council approved a resolution early Wednesday placing restrictions on immigration enforcement in the city.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
On the committee, Goldman delivered on his promise to roll back Biden-era restrictions.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
Despite the criticism, economic struggle, and internet restrictions artists face back home, reparto has been gaining international traction.
—Ana González Vilá, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
In response to these questions, senior officials at SSA, GSA, and OPM all failed to provide information about who was in charge; what conduct DOGE teams were engaged in; and what data those teams had been given access to, including the authorities and restrictions guiding their access.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
As a result, the northeast Johnson County city updated its rules, with more restrictions around younger riders, and several private shopping centers have banned e-bikes altogether.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Under the new restrictions, Prime members will only be able to share limited benefits with one adult, up to four teens (added before April 7, 2025), and up to four children, all under the same household.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2025
All fares listed above are promotional and have restrictions on availability.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Following nearly five hours of public commentary and heated deliberation, a narrow majority of the Vista City Council approved a resolution early Wednesday placing restrictions on immigration enforcement in the city.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
On the committee, Goldman delivered on his promise to roll back Biden-era restrictions.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
Despite the criticism, economic struggle, and internet restrictions artists face back home, reparto has been gaining international traction.
—Ana González Vilá, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
In response to these questions, senior officials at SSA, GSA, and OPM all failed to provide information about who was in charge; what conduct DOGE teams were engaged in; and what data those teams had been given access to, including the authorities and restrictions guiding their access.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
As a result, the northeast Johnson County city updated its rules, with more restrictions around younger riders, and several private shopping centers have banned e-bikes altogether.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Under the new restrictions, Prime members will only be able to share limited benefits with one adult, up to four teens (added before April 7, 2025), and up to four children, all under the same household.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restrictions
Noun
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According to the report, many developers face obstacles such as rising construction costs, financing constraints, labor shortages, and regulatory complexity.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Forcing athletes to find new affordances within various constraints makes perception-action coupling more efficient.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Move beyond your routine limitations.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Exceeding these limitations can lead to overheating and potential fire hazards.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Restrictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrictions. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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