as in prohibiting
the act of ordering that something not be done or used
the banning of the use of foul language at town council meetings was long overdue
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as in forbidding
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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as in excluding
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
the university banned those caught in the cheating scandal from graduation ceremonies
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Recent Examples of banning
Spin Team,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
The reforms led to the creation of the forward pass and the banning of dangerous formations.
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Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Magyar’s focus on the economy means reform of Hungary’s draconian anti-LGBTQ+ laws, which currently includes the banning of Pride marches and fines for promoting homosexuality in schools, may not be a priority.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Still, Sylvain sees the banning of innocent users as a potential overcorrection.
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Annie Joy Williams,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
Board members who have personal agendas – for example book banning, cell phone usage, gender and pronoun issues, history lessons, religious instruction – may be looking for a leader who feels similarly.
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Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Against the backdrop of ’90s theatricality, the most meaningful gesture of the week remains the banning of phones.
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Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
These included the banning of the works of Rabindranath Tagore, the Indian Bengali poet and Nobel laureate, and Pres.
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Andrew Pereira,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Mar. 2026
But legal protections and the banning of DDT allowed for a comeback.
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Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
Transgender athletes The court heard arguments in January over the legality of laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from female sports teams at public schools including universities.
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Will Dunham,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
While banning bots may help to some extent, Sng said that policies alone may not be effective.
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Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
More than 20 states, including Georgia and Texas, have enacted protections banning copay accumulator programs — with bipartisan support.
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Karen Arace,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The fix is not banning the tool.
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Juliette Han,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
In his veto message on the electric-bicycle bill, DeSantis expressed concern about its provision banning riders from going more than 10 miles per hour within 50 feet of a pedestrian.
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Gray Rohrer,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
Last month Beijing authorities enacted new curbs on its already tightly regulated airspace, effectively banning the sale and operation of consumer drones within the capital.
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Simina Mistreanu,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
In his veto message on the electric bicycle bill, DeSantis expressed concern about its provision banning riders from going more than 10 mph within 50 feet of a pedestrian.
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Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Noun
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.
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Spin Team,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
The reforms led to the creation of the forward pass and the banning of dangerous formations.
—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Magyar’s focus on the economy means reform of Hungary’s draconian anti-LGBTQ+ laws, which currently includes the banning of Pride marches and fines for promoting homosexuality in schools, may not be a priority.
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Still, Sylvain sees the banning of innocent users as a potential overcorrection.
—
Annie Joy Williams,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
Board members who have personal agendas – for example book banning, cell phone usage, gender and pronoun issues, history lessons, religious instruction – may be looking for a leader who feels similarly.
—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Against the backdrop of ’90s theatricality, the most meaningful gesture of the week remains the banning of phones.
—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
These included the banning of the works of Rabindranath Tagore, the Indian Bengali poet and Nobel laureate, and Pres.
—
Andrew Pereira,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Mar. 2026
But legal protections and the banning of DDT allowed for a comeback.
—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Islamic regime certainly is aware of this, banning music in any and all forms.
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Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
Transgender athletes The court heard arguments in January over the legality of laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from female sports teams at public schools including universities.
—
Will Dunham,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
While banning bots may help to some extent, Sng said that policies alone may not be effective.
—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
More than 20 states, including Georgia and Texas, have enacted protections banning copay accumulator programs — with bipartisan support.
—
Karen Arace,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The fix is not banning the tool.
—
Juliette Han,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
In his veto message on the electric-bicycle bill, DeSantis expressed concern about its provision banning riders from going more than 10 miles per hour within 50 feet of a pedestrian.
—
Gray Rohrer,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
Last month Beijing authorities enacted new curbs on its already tightly regulated airspace, effectively banning the sale and operation of consumer drones within the capital.
—
Simina Mistreanu,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
In his veto message on the electric bicycle bill, DeSantis expressed concern about its provision banning riders from going more than 10 mph within 50 feet of a pedestrian.
—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banning
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The company could not secure an exception to the state’s prohibition of the storage of high-level radioactive waste from out of state.
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The prohibition against living people appearing on currency dates to 1866, when Congress took action after a Treasury official, Spencer Clark, printed his face on banknotes.
Verb
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The shelter has now implemented clear guidance to rescue partners prohibiting the transfer of dogs to organizations that do not meet shelter standards, including those under active investigation or without current nonprofit status.
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Many schools around the country are already prohibiting mobile phone use over concerns.
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The forecast includes only external sales, excluding those produced for prototypes, pre-order trials, or internal use.
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Most of the state, excluding parts of northeast Arkansas, is under marginal risk of severe weather, a level one out of five, through Wednesday evening, the briefing said.
Verb
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Osees can be a forbidding proposition, even for longtime followers of John Dwyer’s garage-psych armada.
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The main entrance is sealed by a forbidding steel gate, pierced only by a peephole through which the durwans can scrutinize would-be visitors.
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Any draw would have allowed both teams to advance, with Algeria being one of the top-8 third-place teams and eliminating Iran from the tournament.
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The vinegar will fill the role of both, eliminating odors and leaving sheets feeling soft.
Verb
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Players will still be able to cover their mouths when conversing normally, but outlawing the act during disagreements is designed to remove plausible deniability for any player accused of making discriminatory remarks while their mouth is obscured.
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Legal experts say the latest ruling is different, functionally outlawing cash bail in most cases, and strictly capping the amount in others.
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Last month, a federal judge issued a ruling largely barring ICE from making such arrests at immigration courthouses in New York City.
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There is no rule barring Social Security recipients from this type of relief, and there is no age cutoff anywhere in the bankruptcy code.
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Officials urge visitors to stay vigilant Authorities and experts alike said one of the largest factors in preventing an attack is whether law enforcement is notified about suspicious activity beforehand.
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An army official said recent drone strikes destroyed an RSF battalion and more than 50 armored vehicles in West Kordofan, preventing advances toward North Kordofan and el-Obeid.
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