as in limits
to set bounds or an upper limit for
will restrict access to the laboratory
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Recent Examples of restricts
The company also restricts content showing human or animal blood, extreme fighting or graphic footage.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The new policy, first reported by One Mile at a Time, isn't a blanket ban on kids in first class, but restricts young children from getting a first class seat using frequent flyer miles or by getting an upgrade.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Alternatives like cellular networks can be costly and power-hungry, while low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) technologies such as LoRaWAN offer long range but limited bandwidth, which restricts the types and volumes of data that can be transmitted.
—Michael De Nil, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Some reports suggest that the administration may also be considering amendments to the Biden-era Executive Order 14093 that restricts government use of spyware.
—Vas Panagiotopoulos, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Arizona law restricts raffles to charitable tax-exempt organizations within the state.
—Catherine Reagor, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Their programs support activities such as wine tastings, art classes, farm-to-table dinners, vineyard tours, and seasonal festivals — many of which the county’s ordinance restricts or eliminates.
—Elaine Lyttleton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Sony restricts third-party lenses to 15fps continuous focus drive with cameras that can go faster, like the a9 III (120fps) and a1 II (30fps).
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Car rides south cost thousands of dollars largely due to the high price of fuel, which Israel restricts into Gaza and is in short supply.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The new policy, first reported by One Mile at a Time, isn't a blanket ban on kids in first class, but restricts young children from getting a first class seat using frequent flyer miles or by getting an upgrade.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Alternatives like cellular networks can be costly and power-hungry, while low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) technologies such as LoRaWAN offer long range but limited bandwidth, which restricts the types and volumes of data that can be transmitted.
—Michael De Nil, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Some reports suggest that the administration may also be considering amendments to the Biden-era Executive Order 14093 that restricts government use of spyware.
—Vas Panagiotopoulos, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Arizona law restricts raffles to charitable tax-exempt organizations within the state.
—Catherine Reagor, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Their programs support activities such as wine tastings, art classes, farm-to-table dinners, vineyard tours, and seasonal festivals — many of which the county’s ordinance restricts or eliminates.
—Elaine Lyttleton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Sony restricts third-party lenses to 15fps continuous focus drive with cameras that can go faster, like the a9 III (120fps) and a1 II (30fps).
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Car rides south cost thousands of dollars largely due to the high price of fuel, which Israel restricts into Gaza and is in short supply.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restricts
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If car rentals are necessary, having all attendees in one place limits the number of vehicles needed.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But the Home Rule Act limits that power, which is meant to be used for emergencies.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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The warning comes as Washington also tightens restrictions on Chinese vehicles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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The unimaginable blow only tightens Laura’s grasp on her son Daniel (Laurie Davidson).—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Restricts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restricts. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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