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noun

Definition of barringnext
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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barring

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preposition

ˈbär-iŋ How to pronounce barring (audio)
as in except
not including we'll be there, barring rain or some other unexpected problem

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barring

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verb

present participle of bar
1
as in striping
to make stripes on barred the fence with white strips

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2
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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3
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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4
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
Noun
Five years after the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan and barring of girls from school, education for boys has declined too. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026 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
Despite a preliminary injunction barring the venue from closing, people were kicked out of the building and barricades erected in the name of public safety that same day. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 Seydou Traore would be able to play against the 49ers through thumb and Achilles ailments, barring setbacks. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026 The petition asked the Virginia State Board of Health to adopt regulations barring biological males from female-only athletic teams and competitions, as well as female spaces in which women and girls could be undressed. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Donalds has proposed new regulations in Florida barring data centers from accessing public power and water sources. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 After that, barring a surprising agreement between the league and the players’ association, the owners are expected to institute a lockout period in which teams are not permitted to have any contact with players on 40-man rosters. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 In practical terms, that could end the prosecution’s case against Clancy, barring prosecutors from trying her again on the same charges. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026 The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the state in May, barring dispensation of mifepristone by telehealth providers and by pharmacies or mail, but the Supreme Court preserved access to the pill, keeping the lower court's order on hold. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 All the images were taken from a distance — on July 1, a Kansas law took effect, barring onlookers from coming within 25 feet of first responders, including ICE agents. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barring
  1. banning
  2. except
  3. striping
  4. prohibiting
  5. excluding
  6. guarding
  7. prohibition
  8. besides
Noun
  • Meanwhile, in those years since the banning, the GNFP audience continued to grow.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Rescues during holidays have declined in recent years, owing to the prohibition of alcohol on Memorial Day, Labor Day, and the Fourth of July, along with the banning of diving along the Clay Banks, Nunez said.
    — Reeti Malhotra July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of banning
Preposition
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of except
Verb
  • Construction crews still need to complete electrical, landscaping and drainage work, along with striping on Highway 50, Ochoa-Sanchez said.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Roundabouts now are less likely to have multiple lanes, striping has changed, and entrances to the circles have slightly sharper curves to slow down motorists.
    — Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of striping
Verb
  • The next day, Yosemite’s acting superintendent signed a new rule prohibiting people from hanging large banners and flags in areas designated as wilderness, which would include El Capitan.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The watchdog alleges that the contribution violated a state law prohibiting donations from lobbyists, political committees or corporations during the session.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of prohibiting
Verb
  • Miami held Wake Forest (2-1, 0-1 ACC) to 22 rushing yards on 16 attempts (41 yards on 13 attempts if excluding the 19 yards lost on three sacks).
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
  • In fact, there might not be another media network in the country, other than BET, that has prioritized excluding white people from its hiring practices as much as ESPN has over the past decade.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of excluding
Verb
  • Clingan has all the makings of a rim monster who could improve his technique guarding on the perimeter enough to make his drop coverage work in the postseason.
    — Victor Wembanyama, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Chinese exhibits in Geneva conjured up AI as giant robots guarding futuristic Chinese cityscapes.
    — Elias Stahl, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of guarding
Noun
  • The delegation will be under travel restrictions and will face prohibitions on the purchase of luxury and other goods per our policy.
    — September 18, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The Justice Department concluded Friday that the federal government cannot criminally enforce a prohibition on licensed dealers selling handguns to law-abiding adults ages 18-20 because the restriction violates the Second Amendment.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of prohibition
Preposition
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of besides

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“Barring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barring. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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