restricted
adjective
re·strict·ed
ri-ˈstrik-təd 
: subject or subjected to restriction: such as
a
: not general : limited
The decision had a restricted effect.
A restricted number of students are allowed in the class.
b
: available to the use of particular groups or specifically excluding others
a restricted country club
restricted beach access
c
: not intended for general circulation or release
a restricted document
restricted information
restrictedly
adverb
Examples of restricted in a Sentence
He is on a severely restricted diet.
You have entered a restricted area.
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According to State Police, each officer is subject to a duty status hearing that can result in being retained on duty, placed on restricted duty, or suspended with or without pay.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
The agency posted a notice to X that included a map of the restricted zone.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
The two leagues are hoping to use their players’ stardom and their unique access inside the sports world’s most restricted media zone to help grow the professional game.
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John Liu, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
According to State Police, each officer is subject to a duty status hearing that can result in being retained on duty, placed on restricted duty, or suspended with or without pay.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
The agency posted a notice to X that included a map of the restricted zone.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
The two leagues are hoping to use their players’ stardom and their unique access inside the sports world’s most restricted media zone to help grow the professional game.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for restricted
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“Restricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restricted. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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