as in prohibiting
the act of ordering that something not be done or used
most of the restaurant's customers applauded the barring of the use of cell phones in the dining room
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as in except
not including
we'll be there, barring rain or some other unexpected problem
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as in forbidding
to order not to do or use or to be done or used
corporal punishment has long been barred in most public schools
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as in excluding
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
beach-goers are barred from walking in roped-off sections of the beach to protect nesting birds
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as in guarding
to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point
the bikeway was barred by a huge fallen tree
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Recent Examples of barring
Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
The barring of the Russian Pavilion follows the announcement that nations such as Russia and Israel which have been accused of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court will be ineligible for awards in the exhibition’s juried competition.
—News Desk, Artforum, 28 Apr. 2026
Gen Z is 'monkey barring' — not cheating.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
There is no rule barring Social Security recipients from this type of relief, and there is no age cutoff anywhere in the bankruptcy code.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Golden State will, barring a stunning tumble down the draft board, be unable to pick one of the truly elite prospects.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Again, barring any sort of total playability emergency.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Les Verts looked much more the complete side from back to front — barring Zidane’s weak save for Jordan’s opener — and will cause more problems for teams than Jordan who had little else to offer apart from attacking on the counter.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 23 June 2026
What happened Hungary’s parliament on Monday approved a constitutional amendment barring prime ministers from serving more than eight years in office.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
The gaming industry is banding together with tribes and unions to urge lawmakers to add language barring prediction markets like Kalshi from offering sports wagers to pending cryptocurrency legislation, according to the text of a letter viewed by Semafor.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
Some Iranian Americans are also upset about FIFA's rule barring political flags from being flown.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Noun
As expected, Jude largely presents his vignettes at an observational distance, barring, of course, the FaceTime conversations.
—Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
The barring of the Russian Pavilion follows the announcement that nations such as Russia and Israel which have been accused of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court will be ineligible for awards in the exhibition’s juried competition.
—News Desk, Artforum, 28 Apr. 2026
Gen Z is 'monkey barring' — not cheating.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
Last month, a federal judge issued a ruling largely barring ICE from making such arrests at immigration courthouses in New York City.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
There is no rule barring Social Security recipients from this type of relief, and there is no age cutoff anywhere in the bankruptcy code.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Golden State will, barring a stunning tumble down the draft board, be unable to pick one of the truly elite prospects.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Again, barring any sort of total playability emergency.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Les Verts looked much more the complete side from back to front — barring Zidane’s weak save for Jordan’s opener — and will cause more problems for teams than Jordan who had little else to offer apart from attacking on the counter.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 23 June 2026
What happened Hungary’s parliament on Monday approved a constitutional amendment barring prime ministers from serving more than eight years in office.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
The gaming industry is banding together with tribes and unions to urge lawmakers to add language barring prediction markets like Kalshi from offering sports wagers to pending cryptocurrency legislation, according to the text of a letter viewed by Semafor.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
Some Iranian Americans are also upset about FIFA's rule barring political flags from being flown.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barring
Noun
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The reforms led to the creation of the forward pass and the banning of dangerous formations.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Magyar’s focus on the economy means reform of Hungary’s draconian anti-LGBTQ+ laws, which currently includes the banning of Pride marches and fines for promoting homosexuality in schools, may not be a priority.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
1 June 2020
Verb
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Despite the many hazards, backyard cookouts have survived–and thankfully techniques evolved into a greener, cleaner, high-tech art and science without striping away the basic principles of cooking under the stars with fire.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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As the mid-2010s continued, Barcelona increasingly pulled from Catalan’s flag and motifs, weaving yellow and orange accents into collars, trim, sleeve details, and striping.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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There’s currently no federal law prohibiting speculative ticketing, though some states such as Maryland and Oregon have outlawed the practice.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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This misconduct violates the prosecutor's ethical obligations to 'seek justice, not merely to convict,' and numerous other rules prohibiting undue influence and official coercion of the grand jury.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Courtesy Carvana Carvana spent roughly $171 million on its acquisitions of new Stellantis vehicle franchised dealerships, excluding its most recent purchase of a retailer in Ohio, according to public filings.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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IndieWire’s criteria for inclusion on the Specialized Chart looks at independent and mini-major distributors with films that at their widest release at any point are below 500 screens, excluding event cinema, re-releases, and major Bollywood or Chinese North American releases.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Overnight on July 4, 2025, more than a dozen heavily armed antifa militants belonging to a Dallas-area antifa chapter ambushed Homeland Security personnel guarding the ICE holding site near Fort Worth.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
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For a player who spent most of the season guarding his face as tightly as his words, Brunson let the moment show.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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Gorsuch said the opinion was narrow and did not disturb other provisions of the law, which includes a ban on guns for drug addicts, ban on guns for people presently intoxicated and prohibition of firearms for those deemed a danger to themselves or others.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Along those lines, such a school could face the prospect of conference punishment, such as prohibitions on postseason play and restrictions on revenue distributions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
Preposition
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
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“Barring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barring. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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