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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Drones have been part of the department’s arsenal for just over a decade, but until recently their use was restricted to a narrow set of incidents, most involving barricaded suspects or bomb threats.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

According to an April 21 letter filed with regulators, Musk must exercise the 2018 award no later than Aug. 15, 2026, and will then receive the restricted shares, which vest in early 2028.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

E15 is less expensive than regular diesel, but is restricted due to the smog it creates.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Before 1908, the automobile was a fragile, custom-built luxury largely restricted to paved city streets and the ultrawealthy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

This is not a situation restricted to astronomical objects, but only astronomical objects are so far away that the finite speed of light becomes important.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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