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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
Israel, meanwhile, has launched nearly 3,500 strikes in Lebanon, according to the country’s prime minister, including in the capital Beirut, despite restrictions imposed by the truce.
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Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Those policies, their attorneys argue, violate state laws in California that prohibit restrictions on NIL rights, as well as federal antitrust statutes.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The legislature is currently considering a bill that would put more restrictions on data centers.
—Mary Ramsey
updated June 8, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Mythos stays restricted Alongside Fable 5, Anthropic introduced Claude Mythos 5, a version of the same underlying model with fewer restrictions in select areas.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
By contrast, a Pew Research survey conducted in September last year found only 17% of teens support all-day cellphone restrictions.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
When Sarsour asked for an adequate diet to stabilize his blood sugar levels, he was told to purchase BBQ pork rinds from the commissary, even though that food would violate his religious beliefs and dietary restrictions, his attorneys said.
—CBS News, 9 June 2026
Taiwan imposing restrictions on China would equal more chip production capacity for Nvidia.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Prairie Village police said there will be some small restrictions in place.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Those policies, their attorneys argue, violate state laws in California that prohibit restrictions on NIL rights, as well as federal antitrust statutes.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The legislature is currently considering a bill that would put more restrictions on data centers.
—Mary Ramsey
updated June 8, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Mythos stays restricted Alongside Fable 5, Anthropic introduced Claude Mythos 5, a version of the same underlying model with fewer restrictions in select areas.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
By contrast, a Pew Research survey conducted in September last year found only 17% of teens support all-day cellphone restrictions.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
When Sarsour asked for an adequate diet to stabilize his blood sugar levels, he was told to purchase BBQ pork rinds from the commissary, even though that food would violate his religious beliefs and dietary restrictions, his attorneys said.
—CBS News, 9 June 2026
Taiwan imposing restrictions on China would equal more chip production capacity for Nvidia.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Prairie Village police said there will be some small restrictions in place.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 June 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 10 Jun. 2026.
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