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
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Either of those teams would deserve to be favored, barring major changes in health.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
The beloved player teammates call Sasha will also miss playing for his native Finland in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy next February in addition to the whole of the NHL season barring a recovery miracle.
—Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Other laws included policies barring ICE from accessing schools and hospitals without a judicial warrant and requiring schools, colleges, and universities to alert parents when ICE is on campus.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
While Colorado voters overwhelmingly approved the constitutional amendments barring the practice here, observers recall criticism at the time of the votes that the state was giving up a potent political tool that others may wield.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
One quarter of the regular season is already complete, and barring unforeseen circumstances, the Tigers will be competing for a national championship in the 12-team playoff this year.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The reality The Chiefs are a playoff team, barring injury.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
But fans may not realize that there’s more Wednesday coming besides season 3, which is supposed to start filming in the spring, and may actually get here in less than two years this time, barring any production issues.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Importantly, Miller says monkey barring is fundamentally different from polyamory — while the latter refers to loving multiple people at once and requires the consent of everyone involved, the former is arguably a form of infidelity.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
The outcome of this year's event is all but determined, barring the greatest comeback in history.
—Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Either of those teams would deserve to be favored, barring major changes in health.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
The beloved player teammates call Sasha will also miss playing for his native Finland in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy next February in addition to the whole of the NHL season barring a recovery miracle.
—Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Other laws included policies barring ICE from accessing schools and hospitals without a judicial warrant and requiring schools, colleges, and universities to alert parents when ICE is on campus.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
While Colorado voters overwhelmingly approved the constitutional amendments barring the practice here, observers recall criticism at the time of the votes that the state was giving up a potent political tool that others may wield.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
One quarter of the regular season is already complete, and barring unforeseen circumstances, the Tigers will be competing for a national championship in the 12-team playoff this year.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The reality The Chiefs are a playoff team, barring injury.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
But fans may not realize that there’s more Wednesday coming besides season 3, which is supposed to start filming in the spring, and may actually get here in less than two years this time, barring any production issues.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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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Work in the area began last November and was completed in June on the paving of curb ramps and striping along San Andres Drive and the driveway by the intersection of Flower Hill Promenade.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Teams may also give some players with better strike zone command the green light to challenge while prohibiting others.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Brady was hit with a rule set prohibiting him from entering other teams' facilities, witnessing practices, or attending broadcast production meetings in person.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When excluding the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the study found the political right accounted for about 61% of the deaths, followed by 23% from terrorists inspired by Islamist ideology, and 11% from the political left.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Hiring has slowed to its lowest pace in a decade, excluding the pandemic dip.—
Charlotte Morabito,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The giant steeds guarding the entrance are set to ride into the sunset this fall.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Sep. 2025
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Police officers guarding the barricades appeared somewhat embarrassed at having to block the path of a visiting world leader.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is a commentary on the magical power of art, and a reminder that the banning of art must inspire us to continue living and loving as boldly as possible.—
Abdi Nazemian,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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The brothers argue that the banning of their accounts amounts to a breach of contract and caused substantial financial losses, bringing a dozen claims against both Meta and TikTok.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Nix overthrowing Sutton streaking down the right sideline on a third-and-10 by a few fingertips.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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Rohan Nadkarni Russell Wilson tried to find Wan'Dale Robinson streaking down the middle of the field on 3rd-and-7, but Wilson’s moonball was picked off by Chris Roland-Wallace.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Friends had cycled through all summer, Leith explained, many with forbidding dietary restrictions.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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After forbidding Rafferty from consulting Ellen, Edward sets off to do it himself.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Barring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barring. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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