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restrictions

NOUN

limit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

check condition constraint control curb regulation restraint rule stipulation stricture

STRONG

bounds brake catch circumscription confinement containment contraction cramp custody demarcation glitch hang-up inhibition limitation limits lock qualification reservation stint string

WEAK

ball and chain excess baggage fine print grain of salt no-no small difficulty stumbling block

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allowance liberation permission

STRONG

advantage freedom help

WEAK

enlargement expansion release

Example Sentences

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But astronomers’ ability to find any such planet remains somewhat limited by the restrictions of even unmanned space travel.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

"There is no need for restrictions since they affect the economy," said Tedros.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The BBC were unable to report on his guilty plea last month due to reporting restrictions related to the criminal case involving his son, Tom Jr.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Or fans looking for reasons to sell their tickets for huge profits may also be looking for reasons to sell, and the added restrictions for Monday’s game could push them over the edge.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

I should be mad that he’s wasting water—after all, we still have all the same restrictions as before.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman