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as in limitation
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
the logging company decided to relocate to another state where there would be fewer restrictions on its operations
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as in constraint
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries
the restriction of surfing to the southern end of the beach rankled some surfers
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Recent Examples of restriction
The pandemic then forced him to fund major losses as matches were behind closed doors due to government restrictions on crowds, designed to limit the spread of Covid-19.
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2025
While lying under it, the comforter wasn’t too hefty, allowing for easy movement without restriction.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
President Trump is intent on mowing down the remaining restrictions on executive power, and a series of cases awaiting the Supreme Court could scythe through many of the few remaining authorities Congress keeps for itself.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 30 May 2025
The deed restriction runs with the land for 99 years, meaning future owners are also subject to the covenant.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2025
While lying under it, the comforter wasn’t too hefty, allowing for easy movement without restriction.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
President Trump is intent on mowing down the remaining restrictions on executive power, and a series of cases awaiting the Supreme Court could scythe through many of the few remaining authorities Congress keeps for itself.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 30 May 2025
The deed restriction runs with the land for 99 years, meaning future owners are also subject to the covenant.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restriction
Noun
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Risks and limitations At high doses, the drug can cause adverse health issues that affect cardiovascular, respiratory and neurologic function, which can be fatal, said the American Addiction Centers website.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Confronted with the limitations of time and money in a difficult custom market for midsize superyachts, brands and designers are dreaming up semi-custom designs.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
25 May 2025
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But there’s only so much that educators and parents can achieve by working together if city and state leaders are not willing to face hard problems and revenue constraints.—
Milly Arciniegas,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2025
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In 2023, a study published in the Journal of Transport & Health found people who are able to travel freely outside their local area reported experiencing better health compared to those who faced constraints.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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“Restriction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restriction. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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