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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
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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strictures
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Sunni imams issued fatwas, legal condemnations by Islamic religious leaders, against us infidels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Inspections, repairs, and temporary restrictions may affect daily activity.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The details of the deal that could cover ports, energy and tourism are not known but could include a relaxation of restrictions on Americans traveling to the Caribbean island.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If such a case occurs, penalties from the Florida Board of Nursing could range from reprimands, fines or probation to suspension or revocation of the license, according to a state statute.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 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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Strategic stockpiles are held separately by each IEA member country, meaning technical and logistical constraints could slow the flow of barrels.—
Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Although global turmoil, including Russia's war in Ukraine, has revived debate over Japan acquiring nuclear weapons, domestic support remains low because of legal and political constraints.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 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
Noun
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For now, these are acceptable limitations when the real purpose isn’t entertainment.—
Nicole Fraenkel,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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So many candidates has also meant space and time limitations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Strictures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strictures. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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