1
as in condemnation
an often public or formal expression of disapproval
the church's strictures on the morals and mores of contemporary society
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as in restriction
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
the new zoning strictures effectively make further development along the riverfront commercially unviable
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Recent Examples of stricture
Included was a confirmation that the UAE seeks to lift production beyond OPEC strictures—framed by understatement apparently designed to avoid freaking out the oil market.
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Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
In April 2020, people around the globe were struggling to come to grips with the strictures of unprecedented societal shutdowns aimed at slowing the spread of Covid-19.
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Helen Branswell,
STAT,
27 Apr. 2026
Stedman offers a heartfelt homage to the virtues of rural community and the natural beauty unique to Western Australia, as well as a critique of the strictures and dangers inherent in small-minded communities.
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The Know,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
Most people live lives whose day-to-day features aren’t exactly gripping viewing and whose trajectories are difficult to squeeze into the structures and strictures of serialized television.
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David Faris,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
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Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
In April 2020, people around the globe were struggling to come to grips with the strictures of unprecedented societal shutdowns aimed at slowing the spread of Covid-19.
—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
27 Apr. 2026
Stedman offers a heartfelt homage to the virtues of rural community and the natural beauty unique to Western Australia, as well as a critique of the strictures and dangers inherent in small-minded communities.
—
The Know,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
Most people live lives whose day-to-day features aren’t exactly gripping viewing and whose trajectories are difficult to squeeze into the structures and strictures of serialized television.
—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stricture
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The attack, which was captured on video and shared on social media, led to condemnation of the perpetrator and an outpouring of support for the food vendor, who was identified by her family members as Arabelia Martinez, 62.
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Families facing difficult diagnoses deserve compassion, not condemnation.
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Her remarks come amid mounting allegations that military restrictions slowed aid deliveries and prevented civilians—and in some cases rescue crews—from getting to critical areas during the early phase of the emergency.
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Davidson is one of several parents who are a part of a local movement to advocate for more regulation and restrictions on using technology in classrooms.
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In a largely symbolic reprimand, Senate Democrats succeeded on Tuesday in forcing through a resolution to end the war with Iran.
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The reprimands have gone beyond rhetoric.
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Her colleague Maria Amato adds a harder constraint — the most effective leadership development happens on the job, inside the relationships management layers exist to create.
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How supply chains are slowing defense production S&P Global Ratings found the same constraint.
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After passing the Resolutions Committee of the South Dakota GOP, the censure was overwhelmingly voted down, with opponents saying the measure would only help Democrats.
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The House’s periodic descent into politically motivated censure votes, however, could propel them to make a change next year.
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There won't be any ticket limitations per customer, and parking will be free.
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The researchers addressed that limitation by increasing the surface area of the carbon electrode and loading it with vanadium oxide, a material that can store a large amount of energy.
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“Stricture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stricture. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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