as in forbids
to order not to do or use or to be done or used
the city prohibits swimming in the lake after dark
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Recent Examples of prohibits
Peter Harrell, a visiting scholar at Georgetown’s Institute of International Economic Law, pointed out that IEEPA explicitly prohibits its use against information.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
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
Tennessee prohibits catching fish with a lasso and hunting wild animals while riding in motor vehicles.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Finally, federal law (18 USC 592) prohibits armed federal law enforcement activities at voting locations.
—Dorothy Elder, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Lor, Carter’s press secretary, said Wednesday there’s no case law that prohibits what the city is proposing.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Though state law prohibits police from assisting in immigration enforcement actions, officers have been called in the past to ensure the safety of the public and agents.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
The new order builds on prior resolutions and a 2011 county ordinance that prohibits the use of county facilities and personnel time for ICE investigations without a criminal warrant.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Hecox initially filed the lawsuit in 2020 to block an Idaho state law, HB 500, which prohibits males from competing in women's sports, in order to compete for the Boise State women's cross-country team.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
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
Tennessee prohibits catching fish with a lasso and hunting wild animals while riding in motor vehicles.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Finally, federal law (18 USC 592) prohibits armed federal law enforcement activities at voting locations.
—Dorothy Elder, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Lor, Carter’s press secretary, said Wednesday there’s no case law that prohibits what the city is proposing.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Though state law prohibits police from assisting in immigration enforcement actions, officers have been called in the past to ensure the safety of the public and agents.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
The new order builds on prior resolutions and a 2011 county ordinance that prohibits the use of county facilities and personnel time for ICE investigations without a criminal warrant.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Hecox initially filed the lawsuit in 2020 to block an Idaho state law, HB 500, which prohibits males from competing in women's sports, in order to compete for the Boise State women's cross-country team.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibits
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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
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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
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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
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“Prohibits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibits. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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