RESTRICTING Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

restricting

verb

present participle of restrict

as in limiting

to set bounds or an upper limit for will restrict access to the laboratory

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Recent Examples of restricting Meanwhile, most of the industry's leading players contend that restricting use of the models would be to our own detriment and would place too much power in the hands of too few companies. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 The United States should expect Beijing to continue to wield its agriculture sector for geopolitical influence, whether through curtailing imports of food, restricting exports of select commodities, or both. — Caitlin Welsh, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026 The Dunwoody City Council unanimously passed an ordinance restricting vape shops on Monday. — Monique John, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 In letters submitted ahead of the hearing, Mangione’s attorneys questioned whether the court and prosecutors were restricting trial access to the press and the public. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 McDonald went on to say that restricting the number of people who are informed of such an operation is standard practice, and stressed that the outcome of the mission was that everyone arrived home safe. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 Furthermore, Android 17 introduces mandatory developer identity verification for third-party apps, positioning the Google Play Store as a strict gatekeeper and restricting sideloading. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 The structure of the pants helps balance the wide shoulders of her blazer, adding shape without restricting movement. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 Beijing has a history of using economic coercion, like cutting off rare-earth exports or restricting market access, as a tool of foreign policy. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

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That could make the foldable iPhone a particularly niche product, limiting its sales — a fact that may limit upside for Apple stock.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
British Columbia Wildfire Service spokesperson Nicole Bonnett said the smoke lingering over the fire has reduced visibility, limiting the use of air tankers and water-skimming aircraft.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

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