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
Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
What to Know The case centers around Colorado counselor Kaley Chiles who challenged the state law barring conversion therapy for minors.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Locks There are 17 roster spots set in stone and fixed, barring injury.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Taliban authorities have imposed numerous restrictions on girls and women in particular, including barring them from holding certain jobs and from attending high school and higher education.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
But as a stalemate persists, a shutdown seems nearly inevitable barring an unexpected breakthrough.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
The plan appears to cross several of Hamas’ previously declared red lines, including decommissioning the group’s weapons and barring it from taking part in the future governance of Gaza.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 30 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
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
Last month, California won a court victory barring the Pentagon from using the California National Guard to crack down on anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
What to Know The case centers around Colorado counselor Kaley Chiles who challenged the state law barring conversion therapy for minors.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Locks There are 17 roster spots set in stone and fixed, barring injury.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Taliban authorities have imposed numerous restrictions on girls and women in particular, including barring them from holding certain jobs and from attending high school and higher education.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
But as a stalemate persists, a shutdown seems nearly inevitable barring an unexpected breakthrough.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
The plan appears to cross several of Hamas’ previously declared red lines, including decommissioning the group’s weapons and barring it from taking part in the future governance of Gaza.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barring
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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
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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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Income level is also a factor, with the cost of child care prohibiting many parents from getting ahead in their careers.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
10 Oct. 2025
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The trust fund is for pension payments only, prohibiting officials from diverting that money elsewhere, Watson said.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The second phase proposes a new governing authority excluding Hamas, a multinational Palestinian-Arab security force, and Arab and Islamic funding for reconstruction, with limited participation from the Palestinian Authority.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Mediawan Rights has international distribution rights (excluding Iceland and Finland) and will be shopping them at next week’s MIPCOM Cannes.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gobert has to respect the shooting threat of Anunoby and play higher up as opposed to guarding Hart and being able to sag off a bit more.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Resource guarding Exercise routine Meeting the needs of two very different dogs may require separate walks or play sessions, especially early on.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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These included additional scrutiny of investments from China, the exclusion of Chinese companies from India’s 5G network, and the banning of Chinese apps such as TikTok.—
TANVI MADAN,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Sep. 2025
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When Earth crosses paths with this point of a comet’s orbit, a meteor storm occurs, producing an outburst of meteors streaking across the sky.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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His legendary, almost telepathic connection with Lionel Messi, streaking up the left flank and delivering perfect crosses to Messi’s feet, created many memorable goals for both players throughout their careers at FC Barcelona and the past few years with Inter Miami.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But when leaving the company, to keep their vested equity, they were reportedly required to sign an agreement that contained provisions eternally forbidding them from criticizing their former employer, and that prevented them from mentioning the agreement’s existence.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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Because most owners do not post signs either allowing or forbidding firearms, the rule effectively means that ordinary citizens may not carry firearms on any private property, even property open to the public.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Barring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barring. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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