as in prohibited
that may not be permitted
at one time books, movies, and plays could use "banned in Boston" as a selling point
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as in outlawed
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 excluded
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 banned
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Rare earths are vital for defense and the energy transition, but China accounts for about three-fifths of global mining and 91% of refined output, and, after a recent diplomatic spat, Beijing banned exports of some products to Japan.
—semafor.com, 3 Feb. 2026
This system continued with no checks until the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act was passed in 1883, which banned the practice of firing federal workers for political reasons.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Inter fans have been banned from the team’s next three domestic away matches after a flare was thrown towards Cremonese goalkeeper Emil Audero in Sunday’s game between the two teams.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Federal health officials have long warned against drinking raw milk because of the health risks, and sales of raw milk across state lines have been banned since 1987.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
As further punishment, they are banned from Columbia County, prohibited from entering any stores involved in the crimes, and barred from playing COAMs anywhere in Georgia.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Television was banned altogether until 1975.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
Phones are now banned in California public school classrooms.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Brockman pointed to the situation 10 years ago when Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo organizers banned the Virginia battle flag, more commonly known as the Confederate flag, from being displayed in the All Western Parade.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Rare earths are vital for defense and the energy transition, but China accounts for about three-fifths of global mining and 91% of refined output, and, after a recent diplomatic spat, Beijing banned exports of some products to Japan.
—semafor.com, 3 Feb. 2026
This system continued with no checks until the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act was passed in 1883, which banned the practice of firing federal workers for political reasons.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Inter fans have been banned from the team’s next three domestic away matches after a flare was thrown towards Cremonese goalkeeper Emil Audero in Sunday’s game between the two teams.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Federal health officials have long warned against drinking raw milk because of the health risks, and sales of raw milk across state lines have been banned since 1987.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
As further punishment, they are banned from Columbia County, prohibited from entering any stores involved in the crimes, and barred from playing COAMs anywhere in Georgia.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Television was banned altogether until 1975.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
Phones are now banned in California public school classrooms.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banned
Adjective
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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
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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
Verb
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The Compromise allowed for California’s entry into the Union as a free state, and outlawed the slave trade (but not slavery itself) in the District of Columbia.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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Colvin was one of the four plaintiffs in the landmark lawsuit that outlawed racial segregation on Montgomery’s buses.—
Kimberly Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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To ensure the fairness and credibility of our readers’ poll, any votes originating from the same IP address that exceed 20 submissions will be excluded from the final tally.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Feb. 2026
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Thom’s jaw tightened as our connection excluded him.—
Nick Dothée,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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One of Japan’s most beloved television personalities — and a perennial favorite-host winner — Matsuko brings her sharp insight and commanding presence to a forbidden auction staged in a mysterious underground space.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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Waiting was something forbidden.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And the Trotskyites were so much better at beating the Stalinists in argument, the Stalinists, in true Stalinist fashion, forbade their members from debating with the Trotskyites.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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States often screen their Medicaid rolls to exclude families who have begun earning too much money to qualify, but Congress rightly forbade that during the pandemic.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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An appeals court also reversed a ruling from a judge in Chicago that barred federal agents from using certain riot control weapons, including tear gas and pepper balls, unless needed to prevent an immediate threat.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Corporations and unions, still barred from contributing to federal campaigns directly, could spend unlimited sums independently.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Autonomy enables efficient use of space (facilities to support human presence on-board can be removed or eliminated), leading to leaner or more efficient designs.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The online retailer announced a restructuring this week that eliminated 16,000 jobs which, added to 14,000 job cuts in October, equals about a 10% reduction in headcount in its corporate and tech workforce of roughly 350,000.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Federal law prevented one company from owning a TV station and newspaper in the same city.—
Gabriel Sherman,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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Injury then prevented the 25-year-old forward being part of their starting XI consistently until December.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Banned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banned. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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