as in limits
to set bounds or an upper limit for
will restrict access to the laboratory
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Recent Examples of restricts
The law restricts surrogacy to cases where a mother can’t physically carry a pregnancy to term or where pregnancy would harm her or the fetus.
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Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Children aged 13, 14 and 15 years old may only ride in accordance with its policy that restricts online ticket purchases for unaccompanied minors and limits the number of underage passengers per train.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
The structure of micron-scale chambers restricts heat transfer while maintaining moisture permeability and quick-drying.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Any decision, especially one that restricts mifepristone, could have a serious political impact.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Every other major carrier restricts you to a maximum of 2 or 3 suitcases per ticket.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 May 2026
An overpacked garage restricts airflow, creating pockets where humidity can build unnoticed.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Buprenorphine is controlled by the Drug Enforcement Administration's suspicious orders report system, which restricts supply when pharmacies order more than allowed under specified thresholds.
—Andrew Jones, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
That indirect pathway is fundamentally constrained by thermodynamic limits, particularly the Carnot efficiency ceiling associated with heat engines, which restricts how much of the fuel’s energy can be converted into usable electricity.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Children aged 13, 14 and 15 years old may only ride in accordance with its policy that restricts online ticket purchases for unaccompanied minors and limits the number of underage passengers per train.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
The structure of micron-scale chambers restricts heat transfer while maintaining moisture permeability and quick-drying.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Any decision, especially one that restricts mifepristone, could have a serious political impact.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Every other major carrier restricts you to a maximum of 2 or 3 suitcases per ticket.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 May 2026
An overpacked garage restricts airflow, creating pockets where humidity can build unnoticed.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Buprenorphine is controlled by the Drug Enforcement Administration's suspicious orders report system, which restricts supply when pharmacies order more than allowed under specified thresholds.
—Andrew Jones, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
That indirect pathway is fundamentally constrained by thermodynamic limits, particularly the Carnot efficiency ceiling associated with heat engines, which restricts how much of the fuel’s energy can be converted into usable electricity.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restricts
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Now, Samsung’s unions are requesting 15% of operating profit be allocated to a bonus pool, removal of the current cap that limits bonuses to 50% of base salary, and a 7% wage hike.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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The law limits how police can share plate data with out-of-state agencies, adds data retention rules and prohibits use of the systems for immigration enforcement.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Reliable salicylic acid gently exfoliates dead skin cells and tightens the look of pores while time-tested, calming K-beauty favorites, such as cica, mugwort, and artemisia powder—which can kill off acne-causing bacteria—help leave skin looking softer and smoother.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
20 May 2026
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The announcement highlights how China’s largest technology companies are increasingly investing in their own processors as Washington tightens controls on access to advanced American semiconductor technology.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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“Restricts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restricts. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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