as in limiting
to set bounds or an upper limit for
will restrict access to the laboratory
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Recent Examples of restricting
In court documents, O’Hara alleged the defendants violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights, accusing them of unlawfully restricting free speech and initiating an unlawful seizure while using excessive force.
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Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Blanket bans may seem like an obvious solution, yet fisheries management rarely operates in a world of simple answers and restricting certain catches could affect livelihoods, food security and community traditions.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Ukraine has carried out major drone strikes on Russia’s two largest cities, embarrassing the Kremlin with images of black plumes of smoke that circulated widely online, despite regulations restricting their publication.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
School districts in California such as Los Angeles Unified and San Diego Unified already have policies restricting students’ phone usage.
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Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The cases are the first in which the high court will weigh the legality of laws restricting access to certain types of firearms.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Utah's Governor Cox declared a state of emergency earlier this week, restricting fireworks displays ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
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Willem Marx,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Following their return, the council later passed an immigration action plan and an ordinance restricting city property from civil immigration enforcement on a 9-0 vote, despite the disruption.
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Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
This year, lawmakers have filed bipartisan bills that would create a statewide HOA complaint system, protect homeowners’ ability to install solar panels and build accessory dwelling units like guest houses, and prevent HOAs from restricting licensed home daycares.
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Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Blanket bans may seem like an obvious solution, yet fisheries management rarely operates in a world of simple answers and restricting certain catches could affect livelihoods, food security and community traditions.
—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Ukraine has carried out major drone strikes on Russia’s two largest cities, embarrassing the Kremlin with images of black plumes of smoke that circulated widely online, despite regulations restricting their publication.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
School districts in California such as Los Angeles Unified and San Diego Unified already have policies restricting students’ phone usage.
—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The cases are the first in which the high court will weigh the legality of laws restricting access to certain types of firearms.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Utah's Governor Cox declared a state of emergency earlier this week, restricting fireworks displays ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Following their return, the council later passed an immigration action plan and an ordinance restricting city property from civil immigration enforcement on a 9-0 vote, despite the disruption.
—
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
This year, lawmakers have filed bipartisan bills that would create a statewide HOA complaint system, protect homeowners’ ability to install solar panels and build accessory dwelling units like guest houses, and prevent HOAs from restricting licensed home daycares.
—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restricting
limiting
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Kohl said venues and vendors that regularly work with celebrities are accustomed to strict nondisclosure agreements and limiting information to only those who need to know, reducing the risk of details leaking before an event.
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Backers like the California Chamber of Commerce say those changes would expedite public projects, though environmental groups warn of the environmental consequences of limiting CEQA’s oversight of new infrastructure.
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“Restricting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restricting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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