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as in discipline
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others
it will take a great deal of restraint to keep from telling her how ugly that dress is
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as in restriction
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
civil libertarians contend that the new laws place too many restraints on our constitutionally guaranteed rights
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as in temperance
the power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions
he shows very little restraint or tact when expressing his opinions about others
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Recent Examples of restraint
The incident has sparked debates over ride safety and led to calls for stronger regulations to protect riders, particularly those who may not fit standard restraint systems.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
What restraints are unreasonable is often the subject of intense debate and economic analysis, but common complaints are agreements which raise prices or decrease output.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The Marion County Coroner's Office ruled Whitfield's death a homicide from heart failure while under law enforcement restraint.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Dec. 2024
History shows that control and restraint are essential when managing systems with the potential to destabilize rather than improve.
—Amir Hayeri, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
What restraints are unreasonable is often the subject of intense debate and economic analysis, but common complaints are agreements which raise prices or decrease output.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The Marion County Coroner's Office ruled Whitfield's death a homicide from heart failure while under law enforcement restraint.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Dec. 2024
History shows that control and restraint are essential when managing systems with the potential to destabilize rather than improve.
—Amir Hayeri, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restraint
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The winners in each discipline of the Street Style Pro will earn automatic invites to X Games Aspen 2025, making for an incredible opportunity for up-and-coming athletes.Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Here are other compelling new reads of the past week Trump lacks discipline and a gameplan.David Plazas, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Fact checked by Sarah Scott Substance use among adolescents, which declined precipitously amid the social distancing and isolation brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, continues to remain remarkably low years after the pandemic's restrictions have waned.Mia Taylor, Parents, 21 Dec. 2024
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Movement on the issue, however, seems unlikely as Republicans are set to take control of the Senate in January, highlighting the challenges of imposing restrictions on a separate branch of government amid declining public confidence in the Court.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Research reveals that the character dimension of temperance (being patient, calm, composed, self-controlled and prudent) is chronically underdeveloped, weakening the foundation of other character strengths like drive and accountability.Mary Crossan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Following a series of phone calls to the bank, none of which were notable for their diplomatic temperance on my part, an underwriter clarified that my business credit report had been flagged, not my personal one—a detail the form letter had failed to clarify.Levi King, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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High levels of repression also create a rising reservoir of general dissatisfaction, so that even a small outburst of discontent can quickly spiral into trouble for the regime.Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
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Detention and torture became an integral part of the state’s repression of dissent.Salma Abdelaziz, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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The issues extend beyond mere resource constraints: • Runaway Costs: Training and deploying advanced AI models can cost tens of millions of dollars per model, with operational expenses compounding as model usage scales.Aparna Prabhakar, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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In the tech industry, however, productivity has no such constraints, especially at large companies.Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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If a nerve is affected, leg numbness or weakness may also occur.6 Spondylolisthesis Spondylolisthesis occurs when a vertebra slips forward over the one below it, potentially leading to nerve compression.Sarah Jividen, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
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Fuentes's election night video, however, struck a nerve among leftists, who ended up leaking his home address online.Peter Aitken, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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And here’s another surprise, alcohol can lower inhibition and impair judgement.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The other is that the meditators did get mentally fatigued, but their superior response inhibition enabled them to shake it off and stay on the treadmill.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
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While not an ideal fit alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo due to his shooting limitations, Nance has shown progress from three this season.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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My schedule and the limitations of Nashville's system have kept me from giving up my car.Liz Schubauer, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Restraint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restraint. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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