as in prohibition
an order that something not be done or used
there's a standing embargo against the use of foul language in this house
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Recent Examples of embargo
C. Michael White, The Conversation, 14 Feb. 2025
The minerals the Chinese just embargoed have applications in the defense and technology sectors.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
The embargo for The Bear season four, however, is rare.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
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Noun
California enforces noncompliance by embargoing misbranded baby food products, issuing penalties, and suspending or revoking registrations and licenses.
—C. Michael White, The Conversation, 14 Feb. 2025
The minerals the Chinese just embargoed have applications in the defense and technology sectors.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
Despite the economic pain, the Cuban government has been able to circumvent the U.S. embargo and buy supplies from several countries, hold bank accounts overseas and partner with foreign companies in joint ventures.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
The embargo for The Bear season four, however, is rare.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embargo
Noun
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The divided panel also said West Virginia’s prohibition violated the Medicaid Act and the Affordable Care Act.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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The agreement involves provisions on territorial integrity and a prohibition of hostilities as well as the disengagement, disarmament and conditional integration of non-state armed groups.—
Chinedu Asadu,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Thanks to the Senate parliamentarian, who disallowed a clause that excluded foreign students from the count, UChicago’s tax bill will likely be unchanged.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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That excludes Tetairoa McMillan, Jayden Higgins, and Kyle Williams from this list.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The policy is just one piece of a larger trend of book restrictions and bans across Tennessee — and the nation.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
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Bondi could have exercised prosecutorial discretion in carrying out the ban that Congress voted for and the Supreme Court approved.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Remove dying blooms and seed capsules to prevent unnecessary seed development that can use up the plant’s nutrients and energy.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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By enabling full site isolation, as long as your Android device has at least 4GB of RAM, to prevent the loading of malicious sites in the same process as legitimate websites.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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They were shut out through five innings by Brandon Young, who entered the night with an ERA over seven.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Palmeiras have been stout in their own right, shutting out Porto, Al Ahly and Botafogo in this competition.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Whitehall has not ruled out industry levies once prototypes become production infrastructure.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Netanyahu has previously ruled out ending the war until all the hostages are freed and the military and governing capability of Hamas has been permanently destroyed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 July 2025
Verb
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That conservatism may also preclude another option – embracing a warming neighboring region and pursuing a new agreement with Washington.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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Strict in-and-out times may also preclude homeless Portlanders with jobs.—
K. Rambo,
ProPublica,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Due to the storm damage, the city of Plainfield said that its city pools and parks are closed on Tuesday for inspection and safety assessment, while services at the Plainfield Senior Center are halted.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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In an unsigned order on Monday, the top court temporarily lifted a lower court ruling from May that indefinitely paused the layoffs and reinstated those who were let go, while also halting President Donald Trump’s Executive Order from March which called for the department to be closed down.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
15 July 2025
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“Embargo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embargo. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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