constraining

verb

Definition of constrainingnext
present participle of constrain
1
as in forcing
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure constrained by conscience to tell only the truth

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2
as in regulating
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 Synonyms for constraining
  1. regulating
  2. containing
  3. keeping
  4. stifling
  5. measuring
Verb
  • Congress hasn’t made much headway on a national framework for regulating generative AI.
    Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Again, the idea that nobody was regulating systemic risk prior to the creation of FSOC, in a holistic way or any other way, is undeniably false.
    Norbert Michel, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of regulating
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  • Suicidal ideation has already been added as a possible side effect in the product information for two drugs containing finasteride — Propecia and Proscar.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Only rarely would baked goods or other food items containing washed poppy seeds trigger positive drug tests, doctors who have studied the issue said.
    David Hilzenrath, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of containing
Verb
  • More often than not, this occurs because the innovating organizations have a strong collaboration framework in place — a structure that outlines communication, expectations, workflows and more while keeping regulations top of mind.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Pairing the sleeping bag with a sleeping pad adds an extra layer of comfort and insulation, keeping you off the cold, uneven ground; check out the Moxils Ultralight Inflatable Sleeping Pad which is on sale for $25.
    Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of keeping
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  • Fintech companies and their partners must collaborate closely with regulators to develop standards that protect consumers without stifling innovation.
    Zareef Hamid, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • These outdated practices are slowing down your teams, stifling progress and ultimately costing you money.
    Patrick Reynolds, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of stifling
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  • For all the analysts who devote time to measuring earnings and calibrating valuations, the reality is that in this era of ‘quick to please’ monetary policy, liquidity matters a lot for asset prices.
    Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The first step needs to be measuring how much groundwater exists in each region of the state, with emphasis on those experiencing growth and those with significant agriculture.
    Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
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