as in forbidden
that may not be permitted
there will be no toleration for smoking and other prohibited activities
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as in banned
to order not to do or use or to be done or used
the city prohibits swimming in the lake after dark
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Recent Examples of prohibited
Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The list of prohibited and restricted items, as found on the CBP website, includes alcohol, biological materials, firearms, food and produce such as fruits and vegetables, soil, wildlife, fish, and gold, among other items.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
For example, Customs and Border Protection in the United States maintains a list of prohibited and restricted items for anyone entering the US and links to other departments if permits are required.
—Erica Kasper, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2024
Travelers can visit the CBP website to learn more about prohibited and restricted items.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2024
The alleged owner of the alligator has been charged with keeping a prohibited and dangerous exotic species, according to the Monmouth County SPCA.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 21 Jan. 2023
For a full list of prohibited and permissible items, visit https://www.vangoghphx.com/faq.
—Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 24 Aug. 2021
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
Gambling on college sports remains prohibited.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
The Sheriff’s Office prohibited the Bee from filming or shooting photos inside the two facilities.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Here, to avoid drawing attention, interrogators and guards dressed as civilians, uniformed personnel were prohibited and unmarked vans and other regular vehicles moved prisoners in and out.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
China reportedly prohibited tech companies from using Nvidia chips, instead focusing on advancing domestic chips to challenge Nvidia processors.
—Jaures Yip, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
On the day of the incident, Bowker headed to the River Wyre near a cricket club in Garstang with his friends, even though his parents, Andromeda and David, prohibited him from swimming there, the Lancashire Post reported.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Both times, Sparks was not arrested; after the first contempt order in June 2024, a judge issued an enforcement order in January 2025 that, in part, prohibited him from moving any personal property unless allowed by the court.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Denver International and Newark Liberty International airports saw ground delays where flights were prohibited from taking off until controllers were able to handle them.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
There is, however, room for questions about where the line between prohibited and acceptable political involvement will fall in practice.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The list of prohibited and restricted items, as found on the CBP website, includes alcohol, biological materials, firearms, food and produce such as fruits and vegetables, soil, wildlife, fish, and gold, among other items.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
For example, Customs and Border Protection in the United States maintains a list of prohibited and restricted items for anyone entering the US and links to other departments if permits are required.
—Erica Kasper, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2024
Travelers can visit the CBP website to learn more about prohibited and restricted items.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2024
The alleged owner of the alligator has been charged with keeping a prohibited and dangerous exotic species, according to the Monmouth County SPCA.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 21 Jan. 2023
For a full list of prohibited and permissible items, visit https://www.vangoghphx.com/faq.
—Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 24 Aug. 2021
Verb
The letter warned that retaliation against those who filed a complaint or participated in the investigation was strictly prohibited and could result in disciplinary action.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
Gambling on college sports remains prohibited.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
The Sheriff’s Office prohibited the Bee from filming or shooting photos inside the two facilities.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Here, to avoid drawing attention, interrogators and guards dressed as civilians, uniformed personnel were prohibited and unmarked vans and other regular vehicles moved prisoners in and out.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
China reportedly prohibited tech companies from using Nvidia chips, instead focusing on advancing domestic chips to challenge Nvidia processors.
—Jaures Yip, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
On the day of the incident, Bowker headed to the River Wyre near a cricket club in Garstang with his friends, even though his parents, Andromeda and David, prohibited him from swimming there, the Lancashire Post reported.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Both times, Sparks was not arrested; after the first contempt order in June 2024, a judge issued an enforcement order in January 2025 that, in part, prohibited him from moving any personal property unless allowed by the court.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Denver International and Newark Liberty International airports saw ground delays where flights were prohibited from taking off until controllers were able to handle them.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibited
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Lina, a young woman facing harsh coming-of-age rituals, forms a forbidden connection with a man.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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With every temptation, Jesus is lured into a forbidden world, and a terrified Joseph soon realizes that a demonic power is at work.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It was subsequently banned from fairs because of its grisly origin.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Although fur farms are banned in many countries, millions of animals are killed every year for their pelts, which are used in clothing, according to animal welfare charity Humane Society International.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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King Henry’s laws adamantly forbade chattel slavery, outlawed colonialism, and created an economically robust, financially solvent Black state, one not dependent on the transatlantic slave trade.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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By season 1's conclusion, Fisk has taken over the city's government as mayor, locked away any potential threats to his power in a secret prison, installed his own shadow force of corrupt cops to exact his will, outlawed vigilanteism, and declared martial law.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The law that banned whale captivity did not apply to the existing population of captive whales at Marineland, but the park had to comply with another part of the law that forbade breeding.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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His recovery plan forbade him from climbing stairs for 10 weeks.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Prohibited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibited. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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