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as in restrictions
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
a time-honored tradition is fine as long as it doesn't become a fetter that prevents us from trying something new
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as in obstacles
something that makes movement or progress difficult
claims that government regulations are unnecessary fetters that keep him from achieving his business goals
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as in handcuffs
something that physically prevents free movement
considered a seat belt a pointless fetter—until one saved his life in an auto accident
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as in binds
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains
museum artifacts that serve as somber reminders of the days when slaves were fettered with irons
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as in hinders
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
the belief that too many rules and restrictions fetter children's creativity
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetters
Noun
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Still, any further restrictions on shots by ACIP could have trickle-down effects, further depressing already declining immunization rates for vaccine-preventable diseases and raising the risk of outbreaks.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025 -
Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah have all received approval from the USDA to move forward with these restrictions.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In its latest publication, the lobby representing over 1,600 member companies put forward 1,141 recommendations to Chinese policymakers, aimed at smoothing over various obstacles faced by European firms in the country.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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But just as emerging concerns around hallucinations, data privacy and copyright have put up barriers to generative AI that some organizations have found insurmountable, agents have their own set of obstacles.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One was that the workers be transported from a detention facility to the Atlanta airport without handcuffs or other physical restraints.—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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Human Rights First raised concerns about the conditions on board the planes, with many deportees held in handcuffs or shackles for the entire flight, which can stop off in multiple countries and last more than 30 hours.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With a skin-loving trifecta of hyaluronic acid, madecassoside (more commonly known as centella asiatica), and vitamin B5 (which binds to and holds water to moisturize the skin), the formula goes beyond basic moisturization, effectively smoothing, soothing, and repairing dry, tight skin.—
Danielle Cohen,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
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Save up to five profiles to onboard memory, so your binds travel from home rig to office PC without extra software.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
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This hinders the delivery of critical alerts and real-time actions.—
Michael De Nil,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Bonner hamstring injury further hinders this crew.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Developers face rising costs, labor shortages, and supply constraints.—
Maurice Obeid,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The network denied the claims but admitted it was edited due to time constraints.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Science Tokyo researchers overcame these hurdles by developing a hydrogen battery that efficiently stores and releases hydrogen at much lower temperatures.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Contemplate the financial hurdles faced by a Southern California home seeker.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Flat, flexible teams outmaneuver rigid command chains.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, lines of vertical chains or cables create a almost frame each piece of art, as if every one has been thoughtfully exhibited.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Fetters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetters. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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