1
as in to prohibit
to order not to do or use or to be done or used
the company absolutely bans smoking within its buildings
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2
as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
the university banned those caught in the cheating scandal from graduation ceremonies
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as in curse
a prayer that harm will come to someone
a father's ban upon his ungrateful son
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as in prohibition
an order that something not be done or used
a quiet seaside resort with a ban on the drinking of alcohol in public places
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Recent Examples of ban
Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
In 1901, San Francisco banned new burials within city limits.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The ban underscores just how deeply this tradition mattered—it had become woven into the very fabric of game day in Lubbock.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
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Verb
In June 2024, San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano was banned for life by MLB for betting on baseball.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
In 1901, San Francisco banned new burials within city limits.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
In addition, Russia can operate there undisturbed because there is an official diving ban.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The ban underscores just how deeply this tradition mattered—it had become woven into the very fabric of game day in Lubbock.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ban
Verb
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The department also noted that the use of unmanned aircraft, or drones, is prohibited in Yosemite without a special permit.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Missouri was one of the last states to legalize sports gambling — of Missouri’s neighbors, only Oklahoma still prohibits the practice.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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ByteDance would be represented by one person on the board, but they would be excluded from any security matters or related committees.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Lakeside Memorial Park in downtown Forest Lake is excluded from the distance requirements due to the close proximity of downtown to the park, Chaika said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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But, because of the fragile nature of the pumpkin, Bierton understands that it’s not meant to last, which is both a blessing and a curse.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The pic, from director Marcel Walz and Anathema LLC, follows what happens when a carefree night of partying takes a sinister turn when a group of friends stumble upon an ancient curse and are forced to survive until dawn as a malevolent force begins hunting them.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Players can, subject to some prohibitions, gamble on sports other than the NFL.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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An open letter calling for the prohibition of the development of superintelligent AI was announced on Wednesday, with the signatures of more than 700 celebrities, AI scientists, faith leaders, and policymakers.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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But communal norms have no room for the unique nature of their relationship; having learned of the friendship, Kammo’s aunt forbids the girl from associating with the Muslim Hamida, and this rupture reignites Hamida’s previous trauma of repudiation.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Utilities were stuck with the headache and expense of storing waste themselves, so in 2014, a judge forbade the federal government from continuing to collect the NWF fees.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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Monthly weekend drills for many reservists also have been canceled, eliminating a chunk of pay that can be several hundred dollars each month, military advocates said.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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City Council members approved last month cutting five employees, eliminating 15 vacant positions and other maneuvers to close a $3 million budget deficit.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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The ruling prompted swift condemnation from Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, who released a video promising stricter deportation laws.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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By that time the show had provoked a wave of excited condemnation from commentators online who seemed most consistently offended by the bodysuit printed with the (hairy) image of a (totally) naked male body worn by a female model.—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
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During their first reign from 1996-2001, the Taliban had outlawed all music besides non-instrumental religious chanting, enforcing the ban with brutal tactics that included a suicide bombing at an ANIM student concert.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Democrats generally have been more successful at utilizing mail ballots, which has a lot to do with why Trump and Republicans want to outlaw or limit them.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Ban.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ban. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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