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as in condemnations
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 restrictions
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 strictures
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.
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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
There are no strictures on how the money is ultimately used, and the assets can be invested in almost anything.
—Christine Benz, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Still, Iranians have spent years cultivating a reality beyond the state’s ideological strictures.
—Nahid Siamdoust, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Ramírez, who was supposed to be studying chemistry and physics, ignored such strictures.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
The town was founded in the late 1800s by an English author as a utopian colony where people could be free of Victorian class and inheritance strictures, focusing instead on equality.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
The result, however, ironically led to decidedly illiberal strictures and decisions.
—Time, 18 Nov. 2025
The couple stepped away from full-time royal life in March 2020, unhappy at media scrutiny and the strictures of their roles.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
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
There are no strictures on how the money is ultimately used, and the assets can be invested in almost anything.
—Christine Benz, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Still, Iranians have spent years cultivating a reality beyond the state’s ideological strictures.
—Nahid Siamdoust, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Ramírez, who was supposed to be studying chemistry and physics, ignored such strictures.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
The town was founded in the late 1800s by an English author as a utopian colony where people could be free of Victorian class and inheritance strictures, focusing instead on equality.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
The result, however, ironically led to decidedly illiberal strictures and decisions.
—Time, 18 Nov. 2025
The couple stepped away from full-time royal life in March 2020, unhappy at media scrutiny and the strictures of their roles.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strictures
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Think of Woodstock-era sung-and-spoken condemnations of the Vietnam War, the 1980s megaconcerts and charity singles inspired by famine in Ethiopia and apartheid in South Africa, and the Rock Against Bush compilations that challenged America’s invasion of Iraq.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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This time, condemnations flowed from across the spectrum — along with demands for an apology that had not come by late afternoon.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Jailbreaking in this context refers to a process that removes software restrictions placed on a piece of hardware.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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This unit will also enforce Florida’s existing foreign adversary laws — including restrictions on land ownership — and expand accountability to companies and individuals aligned with hostile regimes that threaten Floridians’ privacy, security and sovereignty.—
February 17,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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As if that conduct doesn’t raise enough questions about her fitness, Steele has faced reprimands for allowing staff to stray from official Board of Review business while on county time.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The former directors also criticized Saintremy’s reprimands from the city, stating a key function of her role is to promote events at the cultural center and that means speaking with media.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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That makes what these stellar series pulled off even more impressive given the budgetary and reputational constraints.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
18 Feb. 2026
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Leaders and the public will confront new energy constraints and solutions.—
Jared Cohen,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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Aside from the financial cost to the city, Blain’s behavior prompted several council actions, including two censures.—
Susan Gill Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Dec. 2025
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Some rank-and-file lawmakers also agree that censures are losing their punch.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Nov. 2025
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Virgo The Saturn-Neptune conjunction occurs in your eighth house of intimacy, intimate bonds, and shared resources, encouraging you to grapple with boundaries and limitations tied to your closest relationships.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Coleman’s bill on the removal of the KCPS mill levy from the Missouri Constitution was combined with a bill by Taylor, which modifies operating levy limitations.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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