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as in condemnation
an often public or formal expression of disapproval
the church's strictures on the morals and mores of contemporary society
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as in restriction
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
the new zoning strictures effectively make further development along the riverfront commercially unviable
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Recent Examples of stricture
Mina’s father flouted strictures; Sade’s mother subjugated herself to them — that is, until Sade went to jail on a serious felony and compassion for her daughter awakened her long-dormant maternal loyalty.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Even worse, Zionists cast off religious strictures, dressing immodestly and eating treyf (nonkosher) food.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
Kennedy has also called for relaxing the strictures on psychedelic drugs, which interest some veterans as potential remedies for such conditions as post-traumatic stress disorder.
—Arthur Allen, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Even within these strictures—and even while caring for 11 children—Ruysch excelled.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Even worse, Zionists cast off religious strictures, dressing immodestly and eating treyf (nonkosher) food.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
Kennedy has also called for relaxing the strictures on psychedelic drugs, which interest some veterans as potential remedies for such conditions as post-traumatic stress disorder.
—Arthur Allen, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Even within these strictures—and even while caring for 11 children—Ruysch excelled.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stricture
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There has been widespread international condemnation, particularly from the UN.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Musk and his team have swept through the government in recent months, slashing federal contracts and cutting staff — drawing applause from Trump allies and condemnation from opponents.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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At the center of the disagreement is Max, a six-year-old German Shepherd who’s been staying with her boyfriend’s parents due to previous apartment restrictions.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Following Trump’s Friday morning accusations, a Bloomberg report around lunchtime about Trump administration plans to broaden restrictions on Chinese tech companies took the market a leg lower.—
Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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Broward judge to receive reprimand in June Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Monday, May 19, 2025.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
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Such discipline could range from private reprimands to suspension or even permanent disbarment, effectively ending an attorney’s legal career.—
Cassandra Burke Robertson,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2025
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But there’s only so much that educators and parents can achieve by working together if city and state leaders are not willing to face hard problems and revenue constraints.—
Milly Arciniegas,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2025
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In 2023, a study published in the Journal of Transport & Health found people who are able to travel freely outside their local area reported experiencing better health compared to those who faced constraints.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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Stupar declined to comment on the censure, referring any questions to Lynch, who is president of the board.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Libby filed her lawsuit against Fecteau to have the censure overturned on March 11.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
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But its biggest shortcoming is its range limitations, i.e., geofencing (see this map).—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The limitations, and dangers, of AGI To be sure, these are still predictions about what AGI may be capable of in the future.—
Harry Law,
Time,
5 June 2025
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“Stricture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stricture. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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