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restricted

[ri-strik-tid] / rɪˈstrɪk tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
limited
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barred blocked closed confined controlled defined deprived prescribed reduced restrained secured shortened tethered
STRONG
bound bounded bridled chained checked clogged cramped curbed decreased deterred diminished encircled fastened fettered foiled frustrated governed hampered hitched impeded inhibited manacled moderated modified narrowed obstructed prevented repressed stayed stopped suppressed surrounded tempered
WEAK
held-back reined in small
Antonyms
STRONG
free unbounded

Example Sentences

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He said he thinks things could get especially choppy once lockups expire, meaning company insiders and early investors are able to sell their shares after an initial restricted period.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

That has badly restricted exports from the Gulf region, and raised questions about whether oil can reach global markets even if OPEC+ members in the region manage to ramp up production.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Back then, there was no freedom of speech, human rights abuses were rampant and the rights of women in particular were severely restricted, he recalled.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

In Northern Ireland, e-scooters, scramblers, go-peds, buzz boards, quads and mini-motos are restricted to off road use only.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

At first, these women were restricted to flying obsolete training aircraft.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein