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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
However, the strictures of the ACIP constitution haven’t stopped the new ACIP before.
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Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
The setting needn’t be explicitly Norway, but the stultifying strictures of this middle-class world must be in place for Ibsen’s vision to have its detonating effect.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Those surgeries would lead to a postoperative leak that wouldn’t resolve, strictures, a blockage, more than 60 days in the hospital, over $1 million in medical bills and complete stomach removal, Parker alleged in a March 2020 malpractice suit against Heider.
—Amber Gaudet
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
For Araminta, a woman who has always lived within society’s strictures, Sophie is just another rule to follow — and Leung does so with sneering menace, extravagant goth gowns, and a purposefully maternal approach.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
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Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
The setting needn’t be explicitly Norway, but the stultifying strictures of this middle-class world must be in place for Ibsen’s vision to have its detonating effect.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Those surgeries would lead to a postoperative leak that wouldn’t resolve, strictures, a blockage, more than 60 days in the hospital, over $1 million in medical bills and complete stomach removal, Parker alleged in a March 2020 malpractice suit against Heider.
—Amber Gaudet
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
For Araminta, a woman who has always lived within society’s strictures, Sophie is just another rule to follow — and Leung does so with sneering menace, extravagant goth gowns, and a purposefully maternal approach.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stricture
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Reporting on this new policy prompted public condemnation as well as a letter of inquiry from senior House Republicans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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The bill drew swift condemnation from rights groups and Muslim-majority countries including Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Another patient had to switch to an injection because the pill’s dietary restrictions — which involve taking it with a small amount of water and waiting 30 minutes before eating or drinking — did not fit into their lifestyle, Hofflich said.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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There’s something to be said of Augusta National’s cell-phone restriction this time every year.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Jordan, who has served as a circuit judge since 2011, could face a public reprimand for his actions.—
Camila Gomez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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If the ethics charges are upheld, the congresswoman could face a humiliating report, a public reprimand like censure or even expulsion from the House.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Jet fuel prices have doubled over the past month as crude supply problems have translated into supply constraints.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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That said, Springfield has hindered municipalities in important ways from addressing their budget constraints.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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After the Easter break, her case could be heard by the full Committee on Ethics, which has an array of options ranging from a public censure to expulsion.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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In April, the committee will recommend a punishment to be voted on by the full House, something that could range from a censure, removal from committees, or expulsion itself.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Princeton team aimed to remove those limitations by integrating actuation directly into the material.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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But arbitration has several limitations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Stricture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stricture. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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