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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
The order, which escalated the president's bid to place new restrictions on voting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, is being challenged in court.
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Zac Anderson, USA Today, 19 May 2026
Fans, legislators and even some sports leagues have begun calling for restrictions on gambling ads.
—Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
On Monday, the state's Executive Office of Health and Human Services sent a notice to all local housing authorities in anticipation of the hot weather, easing the state's heating restrictions.
—Kristina Rex, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Washington placed travel restrictions on visitors from the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda after the WHO declared a global health emergency.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 19 May 2026
Why are there restrictions for carry-on luggage?
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Some states, including Tennessee, are proposing additional, more complex restrictions based on ingredient lists.
—Benjamin Chrisinger, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
That deal currently would violate NBA rules, anyway, because the Cavs’ payroll is at a level that creates trade restrictions.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Low Mow May is a great option for those in communities with grass height restrictions and where No Mow May has not been adopted.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Zac Anderson, USA Today, 19 May 2026
Fans, legislators and even some sports leagues have begun calling for restrictions on gambling ads.
—Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
On Monday, the state's Executive Office of Health and Human Services sent a notice to all local housing authorities in anticipation of the hot weather, easing the state's heating restrictions.
—Kristina Rex, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Washington placed travel restrictions on visitors from the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda after the WHO declared a global health emergency.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 19 May 2026
Why are there restrictions for carry-on luggage?
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Some states, including Tennessee, are proposing additional, more complex restrictions based on ingredient lists.
—Benjamin Chrisinger, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
That deal currently would violate NBA rules, anyway, because the Cavs’ payroll is at a level that creates trade restrictions.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Low Mow May is a great option for those in communities with grass height restrictions and where No Mow May has not been adopted.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restrictions
Noun
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The study, led by Sang-yup Lee, comes at a time when global naphtha prices are volatile due to supply constraints and higher demand from the petrochemical industry.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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Players must adapt to the draw of the cards to meet unique quest constraints.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
20 May 2026
Noun
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But here, the acceptance of one’s limitations is less an admission of defeat than a reaffirmation of one’s power to effect change within them.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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An embargo like this means you are allowed to tweet your impressions, with some limitations, rather than publish full reviews, the kind that would be scored and thrown up on Rotten Tomatoes, so The Mandalorian and Grogu has no score yet.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Restrictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrictions. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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