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Definitions

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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Meanwhile, the authorities are ensuring that the movement of the boars is restricted by fences.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

In the case of SpaceX, this flipping strategy may not be restricted to well-connected hedge funds.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Cliffwater, a private-credit firm, faces investor withdrawals and restricted redemptions from its largest fund, CCLFX.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

On Tuesday, the Italian and U.K. governments reportedly restricted US. warplanes from landing in their military bases.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Once again, my disability had restricted my choices, but then driven me to new ones that seemed so much better than anything else could have been.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.