constrain
verb (used with object)
to force, compel, or oblige.
are constraining
-
present progressiveof constrain.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But the Ukrainians are constraining this revenue source.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
“Put differently, physical shortages are constraining actual consumption, so what appears to be demand destruction is a supply loss showing up on the demand side of the ledger.”
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 24, 2026
“Our economic tools are constraining the Kremlin,” Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said in speech last month.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 21, 2023
A soft-spoken pragmatist, Kishida has not spelled out in detail his vision for “new capitalism” and it’s unclear if he has an overarching strategy for tackling the longer term problems that are constraining growth.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 29, 2021
Small-scale experiences are constraining, but they also return a sense of care and belonging.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Mihai Nadin
