Synonyms of restricts

restricts

verb

present tense third-person singular of restrict

as in limits

to set bounds or an upper limit for

will restrict access to the laboratory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• limits
• tightens
• confines
• hinders
• circumscribes
• impedes
• caps
• obstructs
• suppresses
• narrows
• hampers
• blocks
• constricts
• holds down
• modifies
• lessens
• represses
• squeezes
• bars
• numbers
• contracts
• pinches
• qualifies
• quells

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exceeds
• expands
• widens
• broadens
• overreaches
• overextends

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of restricts

This is because the costs of maintaining a herd—feed, fertilizer and equipment—have gone up as a result of tariffs and drought, so fewer farmers breed cows for slaughter, which restricts beef supply. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

Texas law restricts what local governments can require private employers to pay. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026

The Bass campaign’s decision came after The Times questioned whether the donations might run afoul of a city law that restricts campaign contributions by city contractors. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Lease rules still apply, and anyone renting should check whether their building restricts window coverings or reflective materials before applying film. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2026

If a debt collector has obtained the legal authority to levy your bank account, the bank typically restricts your access to the funds covered by the order. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

The measure also restricts what evidence California judges can review. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Arkansas limits home equity after personal bankruptcy to $800, and Kentucky restricts it to $5,000. — Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026

The 'better safe than sorry' mindset, while useful for physical threats, severely restricts career growth, fostering inaction and fear of failure. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026