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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Given also pointed to a study published in the British Medical Journal on Wednesday that found 85% of a group of Australian 12 to 17-year-olds were using restricted platforms.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Researchers observed signs of fishing pressure within its already restricted range, and some localities where walking sharks were reportedly once common no longer appear to support populations.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Perhaps just as important, as a restricted free agent coming off an entry-level contract, Cossa shouldn’t account for a major cap hit.
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Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Actually Announced About Peptides Kennedy’s announcement covered peptides the FDA moved to Category 2 in late 2023, a restricted status that effectively pulled them off compounding pharmacy shelves.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
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24 June 2026
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Researchers observed signs of fishing pressure within its already restricted range, and some localities where walking sharks were reportedly once common no longer appear to support populations.
—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Perhaps just as important, as a restricted free agent coming off an entry-level contract, Cossa shouldn’t account for a major cap hit.
—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Actually Announced About Peptides Kennedy’s announcement covered peptides the FDA moved to Category 2 in late 2023, a restricted status that effectively pulled them off compounding pharmacy shelves.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 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 5 Jul. 2026.
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