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as in discipline
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others
it will take a great deal of restraint to keep from telling her how ugly that dress is
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as in restriction
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
civil libertarians contend that the new laws place too many restraints on our constitutionally guaranteed rights
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as in temperance
the power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions
he shows very little restraint or tact when expressing his opinions about others
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Recent Examples of restraint
The incident has sparked debates over ride safety and led to calls for stronger regulations to protect riders, particularly those who may not fit standard restraint systems.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
What restraints are unreasonable is often the subject of intense debate and economic analysis, but common complaints are agreements which raise prices or decrease output.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The Marion County Coroner's Office ruled Whitfield's death a homicide from heart failure while under law enforcement restraint.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Dec. 2024
History shows that control and restraint are essential when managing systems with the potential to destabilize rather than improve.
—Amir Hayeri, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
What restraints are unreasonable is often the subject of intense debate and economic analysis, but common complaints are agreements which raise prices or decrease output.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The Marion County Coroner's Office ruled Whitfield's death a homicide from heart failure while under law enforcement restraint.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Dec. 2024
History shows that control and restraint are essential when managing systems with the potential to destabilize rather than improve.
—Amir Hayeri, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restraint
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The familiar problems with interceptions, lack of discipline and missed kicks keep popping up.Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Adhering to the right process fosters discipline and attentiveness, qualities that enhance your ability to learn and adapt.Joseph Sudhip, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The move may be seen as a retaliation over the U.S. imposing restrictions on the sale of advanced AI chips and technology to China.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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And that’s because YouTube offers fewer restrictions on format, length, and style — as well as the ability to tap into passionate fandoms.Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Following a series of phone calls to the bank, none of which were notable for their diplomatic temperance on my part, an underwriter clarified that my business credit report had been flagged, not my personal one—a detail the form letter had failed to clarify.Levi King, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Yet, the history of the temperance movement exposes the danger of these tactics.Elizabeth Marshall / Made by History, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
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This emotional repression can lead to feelings of envy toward women, who are far more culturally permitted to express a broader emotional range.Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Rasoulof was inspired to make the film while imprisoned for criticizing government repression of civilian protests.Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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The issues extend beyond mere resource constraints: • Runaway Costs: Training and deploying advanced AI models can cost tens of millions of dollars per model, with operational expenses compounding as model usage scales.Aparna Prabhakar, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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In the tech industry, however, productivity has no such constraints, especially at large companies.Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Dancing also promotes the release of endorphins, chemicals that help promote feel-good neurotransmitters (chemicals that allow nerves to communicate) and reduce unpleasant emotions.1 8.Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 7 Dec. 2024
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The incident hit a nerve in the city where there has been growing public anger over police violence, including an incident where an off-duty policeman killed a man for allegedly stealing soap from a market, Reuters reported.Abel Alvarado, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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There was this lack of inhibition when I was introduced to the world of acting for the first time.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mid-month gets interesting with the full moon in Aries, peaking on Oct. 17 while touching down on your 12th house of secrets, inhibitions and healing.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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But the current legislative inspector general, who took over from Pope nearly three years ago, told the Tribune these limitations haven’t been a problem.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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There are also limitations because of battery life.Asuka Kawanabe, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Restraint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restraint. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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