constrains

verb

Definition of constrainsnext
present tense third-person singular of constrain
1
as in compels
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure constrained by conscience to tell only the truth

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2
as in regulates
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) constrained his anger at the needless interruption

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  1. compels
  2. regulates
  3. contains
  4. keeps
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  • At the book’s conclusion, looking far into a post-apocalyptic future, Jacobsen compels us to consider what future generations—or the remnants of humanity, should any survive a nuclear war—might think of a civilization that took 12,000 years to build but just 72 hours to destroy itself.
    Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Dianne Brill talking about what compels them to create, among other topics.
    Morgan Meier, Curbed, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of compels
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  • Like other Gazans, many Christians in the enclave say their lives have long been overshadowed by a cycle of wars with Israel and an Israeli-Egyptian blockade that tightly regulates travel and commerce.
    Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Federal Aviation Administration regulates drones and light shows and permitted the Holiday Drone Show at Lake Eola on Saturday.
    Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of regulates
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  • Products, like Latisse—which contains an ingredient called Prostaglandin—were specially formulated to help lashes grow long.
    Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
  • But the problem, experts say, is that sewage today contains a host of chemicals, including PFAS, generated by businesses, factories and homes.
    Hiroko Tabuchi, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of contains
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  • However, what keeps the Bayonetta games in that rarified strata of brilliance are their intricate and involved combat systems.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Testing code without breaking the bank keeps everyone happy and protects your leadership team’s bottom line.
    Steve Rodda, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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