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as in constraints
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 limitations
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 restrictions
Her remarks come amid mounting allegations that military restrictions slowed aid deliveries and prevented civilians—and in some cases rescue crews—from getting to critical areas during the early phase of the emergency.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Connecticut The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) allows transgender student-athletes to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity without restrictions.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Many countries who have implemented or are planning similar restrictions have been closely watching progress of Australia’s ban.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Idaho puts legal restrictions on the use and disposal of fireworks to prevent disastrous wildfires could pose harm to residents, neighborhoods and wildlife, according to previous Idaho Statesman reporting.
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Hali Smith
july 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2026
More restrictions followed, and eventually animosity toward new immigrants led to the passage of laws in the 1920s creating a quota system tied to nationality.
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Albert Sun,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The moves forced Chinese companies to innovate around the restrictions.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Unfortunately, car companies’ financing incentives are subject to the same restrictions with regard to an applicant’s credit rating, with only those having the best scores able to obtain the lowest rates.
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Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Second-round picks do not have any salary restrictions, but the players often sign deals for the league minimum or even two-way contracts with different salaries for the time spent in the developmental NBA G League versus the parent NBA team.
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Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2026
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Connecticut The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) allows transgender student-athletes to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity without restrictions.
—
Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Many countries who have implemented or are planning similar restrictions have been closely watching progress of Australia’s ban.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Idaho puts legal restrictions on the use and disposal of fireworks to prevent disastrous wildfires could pose harm to residents, neighborhoods and wildlife, according to previous Idaho Statesman reporting.
—
Hali Smith
july 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2026
More restrictions followed, and eventually animosity toward new immigrants led to the passage of laws in the 1920s creating a quota system tied to nationality.
—
Albert Sun,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The moves forced Chinese companies to innovate around the restrictions.
—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Unfortunately, car companies’ financing incentives are subject to the same restrictions with regard to an applicant’s credit rating, with only those having the best scores able to obtain the lowest rates.
—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Second-round picks do not have any salary restrictions, but the players often sign deals for the league minimum or even two-way contracts with different salaries for the time spent in the developmental NBA G League versus the parent NBA team.
—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restrictions
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The trick is to find workloads that fit within those constraints or can be cleanly split across many small nodes.
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In a franchise system, innovation has to work for owners with real operating constraints.
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Local services and programs affected by the weather included some office closings and even limitations on waterpark hours.
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Claims about savings, refunds, fees, limitations and problem-solving should be clear to customers and AI systems.
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“Restrictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrictions. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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