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as in prohibits
to order not to do or use or to be done or used
the company absolutely bans smoking within its buildings
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as in excludes
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
the university banned those caught in the cheating scandal from graduation ceremonies
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as in curses
a prayer that harm will come to someone
a father's ban upon his ungrateful son
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as in prohibitions
an order that something not be done or used
a quiet seaside resort with a ban on the drinking of alcohol in public places
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Recent Examples of bans
Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
An Ohio law introduced this year bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs from the state's colleges and universities.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
One of the rules in Twenge’s book bans smartphones during the school day and overnight in kids’ bedrooms.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
To her knowledge, the state has no new laws in place that could allow in-home child care providers to operate within an HOA that bans such businesses.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
What’s In The Renters' Package Crucially, the new legislative package bans landlords in New York from using algorithms—such as artificial intelligence—to inflate rent prices.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Tennessee passed such a law in April, which bans standing within 25 feet of a police officer after being told to retreat.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
The package implements health certification requirements, voids contracts between brokers and consumers that require deposits and bans brokers from selling animals in the state.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
India’s parliament passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill in August, which effectively bans almost all types of online wagers.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
In 1948, two years after the NHL Board of Governors' warning, Billy Taylor and Don Gallinger were issued lifetime bans for betting on games.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
As bans and restrictions have increased, states such as Oregon, Vermont, Connecticut, and Maryland have enacted shield laws to protect patients who cross state lines seeking gender-affirming care—and the health care professionals that provide it—from prosecution in other states.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
About 18 states, including New York, Texas and Vermont have implemented full bans on school campuses, while 7 states, including Tennessee, Kentucky and Utah have implemented bans during instructional hours.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Containers were also sent to Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and the UAE, despite bans under the Basel Convention and national laws, the report added.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Despite the economic boon wind and solar can provide for rural economies, county governments across the state have begun placing significant impediments and outright bans on their development.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 20 Oct. 2025
This year, the map is updated with the new numbers of book bans and restrictions provided by ALA and PEN America.
—Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
Away fan bans are typically handed down by UEFA as a result of poor previous behaviour, with Levski Sofia, Mainz, Rangers and Brondby all handed suspended penalties already this season.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Colorado also has a voluntary exclusion list that people battling gambling addiction can put themselves on, which bans them from casinos and sports betting apps for up to five years.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
An Ohio law introduced this year bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs from the state's colleges and universities.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
One of the rules in Twenge’s book bans smartphones during the school day and overnight in kids’ bedrooms.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
To her knowledge, the state has no new laws in place that could allow in-home child care providers to operate within an HOA that bans such businesses.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
What’s In The Renters' Package Crucially, the new legislative package bans landlords in New York from using algorithms—such as artificial intelligence—to inflate rent prices.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Tennessee passed such a law in April, which bans standing within 25 feet of a police officer after being told to retreat.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
The package implements health certification requirements, voids contracts between brokers and consumers that require deposits and bans brokers from selling animals in the state.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
India’s parliament passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill in August, which effectively bans almost all types of online wagers.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
More schools are adopting policies banning cell phones, from all-out bans that forbid students from taking their phones out at any time of day to more flexible policies that allow older students to have their phones out during lunch or other breaks.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
In 1948, two years after the NHL Board of Governors' warning, Billy Taylor and Don Gallinger were issued lifetime bans for betting on games.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
As bans and restrictions have increased, states such as Oregon, Vermont, Connecticut, and Maryland have enacted shield laws to protect patients who cross state lines seeking gender-affirming care—and the health care professionals that provide it—from prosecution in other states.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
About 18 states, including New York, Texas and Vermont have implemented full bans on school campuses, while 7 states, including Tennessee, Kentucky and Utah have implemented bans during instructional hours.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Containers were also sent to Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and the UAE, despite bans under the Basel Convention and national laws, the report added.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Despite the economic boon wind and solar can provide for rural economies, county governments across the state have begun placing significant impediments and outright bans on their development.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 20 Oct. 2025
This year, the map is updated with the new numbers of book bans and restrictions provided by ALA and PEN America.
—Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
Away fan bans are typically handed down by UEFA as a result of poor previous behaviour, with Levski Sofia, Mainz, Rangers and Brondby all handed suspended penalties already this season.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bans
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Peter Harrell, a visiting scholar at Georgetown’s Institute of International Economic Law, pointed out that IEEPA explicitly prohibits its use against information.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Last year, the state implemented Senate Bill 129, a law that prohibits any state agency or educational institution from sponsoring or mandating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
24 Oct. 2025
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That excludes subscriber trends as Netflix is no longer releasing figures on a quarterly basis, choosing instead to put its focus on financial momentum.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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That figure excludes delivery drivers, which are contracted through third-party firms.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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The source of a zombie outbreak can come from anywhere, including ancient curses and meteorites from space.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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That mindset leads to no shortage of delightfully blasé supernatural adventures rife with magic and curses.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
15 Oct. 2025
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Brand, the Penn State Dickinson Law professor, told NPR that, as recipients of federal money, airports may face prohibitions on how to use that funding and that refusing to play the video could insulate them from future legal issues.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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But California and other states have passed similar laws to enable local prosecutors to enforce such prohibitions.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
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All of the images are authentic and captured by talented photographers, as the global competition forbids the use of AI or any digital manipulation.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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On the other hand, charters contain noncompete language that forbids teams from racing in other circuits.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Comey filed a motion Monday to dismiss his charges without a trial, and said the Constitution allows people to speak out against the government and bars the government from retaliation.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
23 Oct. 2025
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The policy, which imposes new limitations on journalists’ access and bars them from soliciting information from the agency that has not been authorized for release, even if it is unclassified, raised warnings from media organizations and the majority of the Pentagon reporters refused to sign it.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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North Carolina The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission outlaws the sale of alcoholic beverages through happy hour promotions.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Texas passed an artificial intelligence law in June that similarly outlaws the collection of biometric data without permission.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
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Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Rectangular Dish This baking dish is crafted from durable stone that maintains even temperatures and prevents scorching.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Nishimura’s team described the process as a biological trade-off between aging and cancer — but that doesn't mean gray hair prevents cancer.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Bans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bans. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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