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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
Amazon puts significant restrictions on new product sales.
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Tom Wicky, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Amazon restrictions can be another big hurdle for some sellers.
—Tom Wicky, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
With many families managing dietary restrictions, this recall highlights the importance of double-checking ingredient lists—even for simple staples.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Frustration over the restrictions that teachers face pushed Renee O’Connor to take a sabbatical last year from her job teaching Black history at Miami Norland Senior High School in the majority-Black city of Miami Gardens.
—Kate Payne, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
Public health restrictions on gatherings prompted the church to consolidate each congregation's separate services.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The decision to hold the cohort in Nicosia was driven by necessity, as current restrictions prevent Palestinian participants from entering Israel.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Auto Blocker offers a new ‘Maximum restrictions’ feature for stronger protection for users who need extra security.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The program applies to Shelby, Davidson and Hamilton counties to allow families who meet income restrictions apply.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
Tom Wicky, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Amazon restrictions can be another big hurdle for some sellers.
—Tom Wicky, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
With many families managing dietary restrictions, this recall highlights the importance of double-checking ingredient lists—even for simple staples.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Frustration over the restrictions that teachers face pushed Renee O’Connor to take a sabbatical last year from her job teaching Black history at Miami Norland Senior High School in the majority-Black city of Miami Gardens.
—Kate Payne, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
Public health restrictions on gatherings prompted the church to consolidate each congregation's separate services.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The decision to hold the cohort in Nicosia was driven by necessity, as current restrictions prevent Palestinian participants from entering Israel.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Auto Blocker offers a new ‘Maximum restrictions’ feature for stronger protection for users who need extra security.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The program applies to Shelby, Davidson and Hamilton counties to allow families who meet income restrictions apply.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Restrictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrictions. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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