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Recent Examples of restrictively
Countering these threats with missiles is restrictively expensive, requiring a cheaper alternative ASAP.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restrictively
Adverb
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Although official dress codes specifically targeted clothing styles and not individuals, Black American men were disproportionately affected—with bouncers selectively enforcing the rules even when Black patrons had carefully dressed to meet them.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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This is done by cutting back the growing tip of the trunk (called the central leader) during the first winter after planting and selectively removing side branches.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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Frank Lands, the deputy director of the Park Service, was scheduled to personally supervise this work, according to a copy of his calendar obtained by The New York Times.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Trump personally attended oral arguments in the case.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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The bathrooms are all individually designed and generously appointed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Calendars vary, with districts individually determining when school lets out.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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“Restrictively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrictively. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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