RESTRICTIVELY Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

restrictively

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as in selectively

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Recent Examples of restrictively In addition to reform laws, some state supreme courts interpret the eminent domain provisions of their own state constitutions more restrictively. — Aaron Walayat, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 Countering these threats with missiles is restrictively expensive, requiring a cheaper alternative ASAP. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026 The analysis provides a range because uncertainty remains about how restrictively administration officials will enact the policies. — Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 For those who have spent that money, the stakes are restrictively high. — Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Aug. 2022

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However, until recently the US has selectively supported investigations, for instance into war crimes in Darfur and during the Syrian civil war, and – under President Biden – into Russian atrocities in Ukraine.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 Nov. 2026
The project, started in 1959 by a group of Russian researchers, selectively bred the tamest silver foxes.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2026

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On Tuesday, Su was charged with murder and assault with a deadly weapon in a Palo Alto courtroom, with the complaint also alleging that Chen personally inflicted great bodily injury during the assault and that the victim was particularly vulnerable.

— Senior Editor, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Decades ago, local bankers might know a veteran personally and be willing to take a chance on them.

— Susan Sarkauskas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

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Rather than chasing volume, MTPeak is heading to the top of the market and aims to allow buyers to individually tailor each vehicle.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Eminem is not individually participating in the suit, and a representative for the rapper did not respond to an immediate request for comment.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026

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