restricted
adjective
re·strict·ed
ri-ˈstrik-təd 
: subject or subjected to restriction: such as
a
: not general : limited
the decision had a restricted effect
b
: available to the use of particular groups or specifically excluding others
a restricted country club
c
: not intended for general circulation or release
a restricted document
restrictedly
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of restricted in a Sentence
He is on a severely restricted diet.
You have entered a restricted area.
Recent Examples on the Web
YoungBoy Never Broke Again has been arrested in Utah on six charges, including possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person and for a pattern of unlawful activity — both Class 2 felony charges.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
In another group, which continued on a PAP therapy for the 52 weeks, the average number of restricted or blocked breathing events was reduced by an average of 30.4 events per hour (62.8%).
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2024
While roaming through the Capitol, court records said, Rossman eventually reached then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office suite, a restricted area.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Among the restricted treatments are puberty blocking-drugs, hormone therapy and surgeries.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2024
After the Hernandez shooting, a department committee recommended that she be placed on short-term restricted duty, effectively taking her out of the field.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Tart played on the second-round restricted free agent tender for $4.3 million, but his effort and focus was questioned at times by the coaching staff before he was ultimately waived ahead of Week 15.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
The most restricted medication Methadone was developed in pre-World War II Germany as a pain medication, and was first tested as a treatment for opioid addiction in the 1960s.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 26 Mar. 2024
The charges against Fischer include civil disorder, impeding police officers, entering and remaining in a restricted building, disorderly conduct and demonstrating in a Capitol building.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
In another group, which continued on a PAP therapy for the 52 weeks, the average number of restricted or blocked breathing events was reduced by an average of 30.4 events per hour (62.8%).
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2024
While roaming through the Capitol, court records said, Rossman eventually reached then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office suite, a restricted area.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Among the restricted treatments are puberty blocking-drugs, hormone therapy and surgeries.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2024
After the Hernandez shooting, a department committee recommended that she be placed on short-term restricted duty, effectively taking her out of the field.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Tart played on the second-round restricted free agent tender for $4.3 million, but his effort and focus was questioned at times by the coaching staff before he was ultimately waived ahead of Week 15.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
The most restricted medication Methadone was developed in pre-World War II Germany as a pain medication, and was first tested as a treatment for opioid addiction in the 1960s.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 26 Mar. 2024
The charges against Fischer include civil disorder, impeding police officers, entering and remaining in a restricted building, disorderly conduct and demonstrating in a Capitol building.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Restricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restricted. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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