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
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Either way, come January — barring a dramatic turnaround — there will be a lot of current employees on edge.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The White House has required at least some of the construction workers tasked with demolishing the East Wing to sign nondisclosure agreements barring them from discussing their work, according to sources familiar with the project.
—Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
However, Graf denied Robinson's request to appear without restraints, with Graf barring the media from taking photos or videos of the defendant's restraints.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Advertisement What the Supreme Court is considering At issue before the Supreme Court is whether the federal statute barring gun ownership for unlawful drug users is similar enough to other historical restrictions on firearm possession.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
The South American country withdrew visa-free access in April in response to the three countries barring Brazilian passport holders from visa-free access.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Minnesota itself does not have a sanctuary policy barring cooperation with immigration authorities, something Walz told Republican members of Congress when he and other Democratic governors were summoned to testify on their states’ immigration policies in May.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
Warner is done for the season barring a miracle postseason comeback after undergoing surgery Tuesday.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 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
Now, barring an unexpected miracle, the Hurricanes’ chances of making the field is in the hands of the playoff selection committee.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Either way, come January — barring a dramatic turnaround — there will be a lot of current employees on edge.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The White House has required at least some of the construction workers tasked with demolishing the East Wing to sign nondisclosure agreements barring them from discussing their work, according to sources familiar with the project.
—Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
However, Graf denied Robinson's request to appear without restraints, with Graf barring the media from taking photos or videos of the defendant's restraints.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Advertisement What the Supreme Court is considering At issue before the Supreme Court is whether the federal statute barring gun ownership for unlawful drug users is similar enough to other historical restrictions on firearm possession.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
The South American country withdrew visa-free access in April in response to the three countries barring Brazilian passport holders from visa-free access.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Minnesota itself does not have a sanctuary policy barring cooperation with immigration authorities, something Walz told Republican members of Congress when he and other Democratic governors were summoned to testify on their states’ immigration policies in May.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
Warner is done for the season barring a miracle postseason comeback after undergoing surgery Tuesday.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 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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State law limits how California’s 256 public cemetery districts can make money, prohibiting them from selling memorial markers or mausoleums and offering mortuary or cremation services.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Roseville Police Chief Mitch Berlin said the incident may expedite security enhancements that have been planned for the parking lot, including prohibiting parking next to the station.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Russia's air force combat fleet stood at more than 1,000, excluding 57 Tu-22M, 47 Tu-95, and 15 Tu-160 strategic bombers.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Church & Dwight — The baking soda and toothpaste maker rose 7% after third-quarter earnings per share excluding one-time items of 81 cents per share beat analysts’ consensus estimate of 74 cents, according to FactSet.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Miller was injured early in the second quarter while guarding Quentin Grimes, extending his arm trying to fight through a screen while slipping simultaneously on his left foot on a wet spot on the floor.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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Lawrence, once an interview-show staple, has retreated from the spotlight in recent years, choosing her movie roles sparingly and closely guarding her private life.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The district, which represents one of the fastest-growing communities in Kansas, has in recent years been roiled by controversies over mask mandates, purported book banning, the treatment of transgender students and use of a Kansans for Life video in classrooms.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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Police in London urged organizers to cancel a protest against the banning of the group Palestine Action due to take place on Saturday.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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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Mateychuk was streaking through the slot when Monahan found him from behind the net.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The photos show dust, scratches, stains and streaking from rainwater but Edison officials say the stainless steel canisters have not suffered damage or stress corrosion cracking that could pose a safety risk to the public.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Barring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barring. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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