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as in compelled
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
constrained by conscience to tell only the truth
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as in controlled
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
constrained his anger at the needless interruption
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Recent Examples of constrained
Rory Smith, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Police say that while the young child was locked in the dog cage, constrained by zip ties, the woman kicked her and duct taped her mouth shut, according to court documents viewed by PEOPLE.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
This lack of reliable allied support left Iran constrained in its ability to respond effectively.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
The authenticity in the technological details, however, helped to give the studio spaces a sense of depth and heft that helps the characters feel contained, and sometimes constrained, by the limitations of space.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
Across Europe, defense production is constrained by industrial capacity, the slow pace of finalizing contracts, and competing budgetary imperatives.
—Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
And Moscow, by now having shed its concern with its international reputation, is likely to become even less constrained in its willingness to aid even the most odious of regimes.
—Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
Local government investment in infrastructure, constrained by high debt levels, has slowed considerably in recent years, as well.
—Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
International pressure constrained Israel’s ability to decisively defeat Hamas and fueled Sinwar’s hope that Israel would not be able to sustain the fighting for long.
—Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
His brilliance has been constrained only by the limits of his imagination.
—Rory Smith, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Police say that while the young child was locked in the dog cage, constrained by zip ties, the woman kicked her and duct taped her mouth shut, according to court documents viewed by PEOPLE.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
This lack of reliable allied support left Iran constrained in its ability to respond effectively.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
The authenticity in the technological details, however, helped to give the studio spaces a sense of depth and heft that helps the characters feel contained, and sometimes constrained, by the limitations of space.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
Across Europe, defense production is constrained by industrial capacity, the slow pace of finalizing contracts, and competing budgetary imperatives.
—Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
And Moscow, by now having shed its concern with its international reputation, is likely to become even less constrained in its willingness to aid even the most odious of regimes.
—Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
Local government investment in infrastructure, constrained by high debt levels, has slowed considerably in recent years, as well.
—Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
International pressure constrained Israel’s ability to decisively defeat Hamas and fueled Sinwar’s hope that Israel would not be able to sustain the fighting for long.
—Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constrained
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Offering tremendous richness, with flavors of plum, morel cherry and fruits of the forest, along with a note of red poppy in the aromas, there is very good acidity, restrained wood notes and significant persistence.Tom Hyland, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The restrained approach has left Hermès facing one of the challenges in luxury retail: demand that far outpaces supply.Ty Gaskins, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
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The bipartisan vote for release marks a significant shift, as Republicans in the full House had previously blocked two Democratic resolutions that would have compelled the report's release.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Without China making the first move, Chinese firms will be compelled by genuine market forces rather than often heavy-handed and inefficient state mandates to realize Xi’s vision.Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Dietary supplements are minimally regulated by the FDA and may or may not be suitable for you.Amy Fischer MS, RD, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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Currently, the disposal of wind turbine waste is regulated by the localities and states hosting wind turbine projects.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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As Jana gets drawn into Maria’s mysterious death, she is forced to confront her own repressed memories from her upbringing.Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
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While hosting the latest episode of his children’s series ‘Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round,’ his repressed memories begin to emerge, threatening his sanity, and possibly his life.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
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The report states that the warehouse contained the components for 400 Shaheds, all of which were destroyed and suggesting detailed knowledge of the event.David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The eruption is currently contained within the crater and poses no immediate threat to the community.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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Soto is also one of baseball's most disciplined and patient hitters, having drawn walks in 18.1% of his plate appearances, compared with the overall MLB rate of 8.4%, in 2024.David K. Li, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Management highlights continued investments in the Total Home strategy and disciplined expense management amid a challenging economic environment.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 27 Nov. 2024
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In all but three cases, Biden obliged.Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Last, but not least, as the host of a party you are never obliged to serve a wine that a guest has brought.Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The market entered December on a high, brimming with certainty about a favorable outlook based on prevailing market uptrends, an orderly Fed easing seasonal campaign, seasonal tailwinds and whatever policy outcomes an investor chose to assume will take shape next year.Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
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The backspace key isn’t used once as facts and quotes magically pour out into one seamless, orderly, beautiful narrative.Sarah Bahr, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Constrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constrained. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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