barring 1 of 3

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
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
The bill was supposed to go into effect July 1, but a judge issued a preliminary injunction days before, barring enforcement in some situations, but not completely. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026 The agreement is a tacit acknowledgement that that will not happen, barring a settlement with the states. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 July 2026 The petition filed in California state court asks to hold her in contempt and issue an injunction barring her from exercising unilateral control over estate property. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026 At least a point was taken from every opponent barring Fulham in a campaign that offered no indication of the time Sunderland had spent away from English football’s elite. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 July 2026 East Hampton Town Justice Steven Tekulsky issued a temporary restraining order on Thursday during Webster's arraignment, barring Webster from interacting with Beyoncé and Jay-Z or going near their property. — ABC News, 21 July 2026 East Hampton Town Judge Steven Tekulsky issued a temporary restraining order, barring the man from interacting with Beyoncé and Jay-Z or going near their property, Fox News and Newsday reported. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 20 July 2026 What’s being done to address Land Park’s issues Aside from barring nighttime parking in the park, the city has also discussed closing some streets in the park to vehicular traffic as part of a two-year pilot program. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 With open-toe season in full swing, the foot-barring style also helps ground the look with a lighter touch. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barring
  1. banning
  2. except
  3. striping
  4. prohibiting
  5. excluding
  6. guarding
  7. prohibition
  8. besides
Noun
  • 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
  • The talk was organized by local synagogues and the Chattanooga Jewish Federation in response to the banning of the novel by a nearby Tennessee school district a month prior.
    — SPIN Team, SPIN, 22 June 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
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of striping
Verb
  • The ruling granted a temporary restraining order prohibiting the firms from completing the merger and from consolidating their operations.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026
  • Key Background Federal prosecutors have increasingly used statutes prohibiting the sending of threats against the president to pursue posts made on social media.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of prohibiting
Verb
  • Liberty keep backsliding The Liberty, a perennial contender in recent years, have lost eight of their last 10 (excluding their Commissioner’s Cup championship victory, which does not count toward the regular-season standings).
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • The distance the jet traveled during the tournament, excluding the journey to Qatar and back for the funeral, according to the AP analysis.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Definition of excluding
Verb
  • At trainings—held online, and in kitchens, basements, and alleyways—people were taught what to do if they were denied an acta, and how to handle the militares guarding the premises.
    — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • There is a scene where a couple of the characters who were guarding the portal had embroidery in their shoes.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of guarding
Noun
  • One Democratic commissioner joined with three Republicans in voting in favor of the prohibition.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • The 14th Amendment’s foundational principles include birthright citizenship, due process, equal protection under the law, and the prohibition for heads of state to engage in acts of insurrection.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 July 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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