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to set bounds or an upper limit for
will restrict access to the laboratory
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Recent Examples of restricts
Many blasted the 8-30g law, which sharply restricts towns from rejecting housing projects that include at least 30% affordable housing.
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Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Over time, however, they can get coated in pesky grime and dust that restricts airflow and makes things look dingy.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Examples of Popular Fad Diets The ketogenic (keto) diet severely restricts carbohydrates to promote fat metabolism through ketosis.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026
The House passed a bill Wednesday that dramatically restricts the legislative probe that voters in 2024 authorized DiZoglio to conduct.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Vitamins and minerals are found in other non-carb foods, but a diet that eliminates or severely restricts carbs will also cut your intake of these key nutrients.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
That vetting has not happened for Sikiric’s peptide, and federal regulation technically restricts its sale.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 1 June 2026
City law restricts stand-up e-scooters to a speed of 15 mph, the same speed limit applied to both traditional bikes and e-bikes.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
New Jersey's Immigrant Trust Directive restricts officers from enforcing federal immigration laws or assisting ICE agents.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Over time, however, they can get coated in pesky grime and dust that restricts airflow and makes things look dingy.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Examples of Popular Fad Diets The ketogenic (keto) diet severely restricts carbohydrates to promote fat metabolism through ketosis.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026
The House passed a bill Wednesday that dramatically restricts the legislative probe that voters in 2024 authorized DiZoglio to conduct.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Vitamins and minerals are found in other non-carb foods, but a diet that eliminates or severely restricts carbs will also cut your intake of these key nutrients.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
That vetting has not happened for Sikiric’s peptide, and federal regulation technically restricts its sale.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 1 June 2026
City law restricts stand-up e-scooters to a speed of 15 mph, the same speed limit applied to both traditional bikes and e-bikes.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
New Jersey's Immigrant Trust Directive restricts officers from enforcing federal immigration laws or assisting ICE agents.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restricts
Verb
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The cap limits how much each team can spend on player salaries, but the math is not always as simple as adding up contracts.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Two other amendments — one to increase individual campaign contribution limits to $500 and another to allow the City Council to delegate authority to boards and commissions — are also being considered.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Now, as drought tightens across the seven states that share the Colorado River, Upper Basin states are calling on California to cut its diversions in exchange for more desalination facilities.—
Sara Sutherland,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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The plan tightens emission limits while creating new incentives and free permits aimed at preventing refineries and manufacturers from leaving the state.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Restricts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restricts. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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