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
Charles Trepany, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Leach has highlighted his conservative record, including legislation barring Shariah in Texas courts.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Requiring a prospective inspector general to sign an agreement barring them from seeking office for two years after their tenure ends.
—Douglas Hanks
march 3, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
The Democratic governor's order calls the Legislature in on April 14 to pass a constitutional amendment barring the use of partisan gerrymandering in the state's redistricting process.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The company issued refunds on the market, citing regulations barring wagers on death.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Australia passed landmark legislation in 2024 barring minors under 16 from having accounts on social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Construction at the park is expected to be completed by the end of May, barring any unforeseen delays, a city spokesperson told The Beacon-News.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The attorney’s criticism of the training program comes as federal judges have slammed ICE and Border Patrol agents for using chemical agents on protesters, barring detainees access to legal counsel and making unlawful arrests.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
Gen Z is 'monkey barring' — not cheating.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
Beyond the ownership of Ticketmaster, the DOJ claims Live Nation forces venues to sign exclusive contracts with Ticketmaster, barring the inclusion of other ticket vendors.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Leach has highlighted his conservative record, including legislation barring Shariah in Texas courts.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Requiring a prospective inspector general to sign an agreement barring them from seeking office for two years after their tenure ends.
—Douglas Hanks
march 3, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
The Democratic governor's order calls the Legislature in on April 14 to pass a constitutional amendment barring the use of partisan gerrymandering in the state's redistricting process.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The company issued refunds on the market, citing regulations barring wagers on death.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Australia passed landmark legislation in 2024 barring minors under 16 from having accounts on social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Construction at the park is expected to be completed by the end of May, barring any unforeseen delays, a city spokesperson told The Beacon-News.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The attorney’s criticism of the training program comes as federal judges have slammed ICE and Border Patrol agents for using chemical agents on protesters, barring detainees access to legal counsel and making unlawful arrests.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barring
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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The amendment would also cut smaller public works construction projects, cut the line striping budget, reduce the budget for asphalt patching, cut vehicle maintenance operating budget and cut the building maintenance budget.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Crews will install barrier walls, patch potholes, and perform striping work during the closures.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Under that program, San Diego County adopted an ordinance prohibiting children under age 12 from operating Class 1 or Class 2 e-bikes.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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For everyday visitors, this means the government is not restricting or prohibiting travel and isn't discouraging travelers from visiting.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Zillow’s affordability target price is based on house payments — excluding taxes and insurance and assuming a 20% down payment — that equal 30% of the local median income.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
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Pet owners can protect their pets by excluding cleaning products that contain harmful chemicals.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In addition to regular forces, thousands of temporary police officers have been deployed, and army troops — generally confined to barracks — are patrolling streets and guarding polling stations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Founders did not anticipate that lawmakers, instead of jealously guarding their legislative authority, would prefer to leave the president holding the bag in case military action turns out to be unpopular.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But legal protections and the banning of DDT allowed for a comeback.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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And in return for all that scurrilous effort, not a single banning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 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
Verb
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During a Slovakia line change, Team USA’s Zach Werenski laced a pass to Dylan Larkin, who recognized the opportunity and was streaking open up the center of the ice.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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Picking up the puck at center ice, Marner considered passing to streaking Nathan MacKinnon but instead split a pair of Czechia defenders and then slipped the puck past Dostal.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Barring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barring. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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