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
What Rokita alleges in lawsuit The lawsuit argues that IPS’s policies violate Indiana law, which prohibits governmental bodies from enacting a resolution or policy that restricts employees from communicating or cooperating with federal officials about someone’s citizenship or immigration status.
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Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Removing this layer restricts the tree from moving water up from the roots or nutrients back down, a process known as girdling.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
The law includes a provision that restricts federal funding for Planned Parenthood Federation of America or any of its affiliates or clinics for one year.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Lee’s Summit restricts events While World Cup events are going on at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, certain public events will be banned within Lee’s Summit.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Critics have also flagged violations to the state’s shadow law, which was enacted in 1990 and restricts the creation of new shadows on the Boston Common and Public Garden at certain times of the day.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The spokesperson said Meta now restricts adults from starting chats with teens who aren’t already connected to them, and uses technology to identify adult accounts with potentially suspicious behavior and prevent them from finding accounts that primarily feature children.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Palm Beach restricts flagpoles to no higher than 42 feet and flags that are a maximum of four feet by six feet.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
The Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, a bedrock safeguard, restricts the military’s involvement in domestic law enforcement.
—Jason M. Blazakis, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Removing this layer restricts the tree from moving water up from the roots or nutrients back down, a process known as girdling.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
The law includes a provision that restricts federal funding for Planned Parenthood Federation of America or any of its affiliates or clinics for one year.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Lee’s Summit restricts events While World Cup events are going on at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, certain public events will be banned within Lee’s Summit.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Critics have also flagged violations to the state’s shadow law, which was enacted in 1990 and restricts the creation of new shadows on the Boston Common and Public Garden at certain times of the day.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The spokesperson said Meta now restricts adults from starting chats with teens who aren’t already connected to them, and uses technology to identify adult accounts with potentially suspicious behavior and prevent them from finding accounts that primarily feature children.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Palm Beach restricts flagpoles to no higher than 42 feet and flags that are a maximum of four feet by six feet.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
The Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, a bedrock safeguard, restricts the military’s involvement in domestic law enforcement.
—Jason M. Blazakis, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restricts
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Mamdani has pledged to strengthen New York’s sanctuary city status, which limits the local government’s cooperation with federal agencies over immigration enforcement.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The new law also limits districts to running referendums only during general statewide elections, and not during primary or other more localized special elections.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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The jacket is fully synthetic (no real feathers) with a high collar, deep pockets, and a hem that tightens to trap warmth.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Nov. 2025
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Repeat this motion—pulling and turning—until the dough tightens into a smooth, round ball.—
Katie Parla,
Saveur,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Restricts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restricts. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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