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
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
Hence my delight in the brief delusion of my own banning.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Hester referred to Suski signing onto a friend of the court brief in support of a suit challenging West Virginia's law banning transgender girls from competing on female high school or college teams.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 29 May 2026
Park officials cite zero-tolerance ride safety rules banning all loose articles — even snacks.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
At the same time, banning kids from public spaces isn't the answer either.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 29 May 2026
Limiting or banning exports could temporarily lower US gas prices, but analysts warn such a move risks further destabilizing the global energy system and doing severe damage to US refineries and producers.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
That includes certain e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds, while also banning the popular products from bike lanes and walking and biking paths.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
The Assembly bill would go further than Menjivar’s original plan, by banning former federal immigration agents from any state employment, not just in law enforcement.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Dolan earned his reputation with a mix of poor team performance, uninspired front office hiring, and a reputation as a thin-skinned dictator, including banning former player Charles Oakley from Madison Square Garden and using facial recognition technology to monitor fans.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Noun
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
Hence my delight in the brief delusion of my own banning.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
But others say banning quotas would prevent them from setting clear expectations and evaluating their employees, a point recently illustrated by the Central Ohio Chiefs Association.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Hester referred to Suski signing onto a friend of the court brief in support of a suit challenging West Virginia's law banning transgender girls from competing on female high school or college teams.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 29 May 2026
Park officials cite zero-tolerance ride safety rules banning all loose articles — even snacks.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
At the same time, banning kids from public spaces isn't the answer either.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 29 May 2026
Limiting or banning exports could temporarily lower US gas prices, but analysts warn such a move risks further destabilizing the global energy system and doing severe damage to US refineries and producers.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
That includes certain e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds, while also banning the popular products from bike lanes and walking and biking paths.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
The Assembly bill would go further than Menjivar’s original plan, by banning former federal immigration agents from any state employment, not just in law enforcement.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Dolan earned his reputation with a mix of poor team performance, uninspired front office hiring, and a reputation as a thin-skinned dictator, including banning former player Charles Oakley from Madison Square Garden and using facial recognition technology to monitor fans.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banning
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The five-judge panel also upheld a 10-year ban prohibiting LaPierre from serving as an officer or director of the NRA, rejecting his contention that the restriction violated his First Amendment rights.—
Chloe Atkins,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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They are also now ordered to comply with a permanent injunction prohibiting future violations of California laws governing hazardous and medical waste and the protection of confidential medical information.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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However, on the earnings call, the management team simply reiterated its guidance for fiscal 2030 next-generation security annual recurring revenue (NGS ARR) — a collection of businesses focused on subscriptions for its cloud-native services, and excluding hardware and legacy products.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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IndieWire’s criteria for inclusion on the Specialized Chart looks at independent and mini-major distributors with films that at their widest release at any point are below 500 screens, excluding event cinema, re-releases, and major Bollywood or Chinese North American releases.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The Treasury Department has asserted that those special coins fall outside the prohibition on living presidents appearing on money.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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But commemorative coins are exempt from the prohibition.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Developing oil in Alaska’s Arctic is a forbidding challenge, requiring complex logistics and specialized equipment.—
Jennifer A. Dlouhy,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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In 1994 Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was also a cleric with the rank of ayatollah, issued a fatwa forbidding the practice of self-flagellation.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 May 2026
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In addition to reserve funds, the shortfall was closed by eliminating 114 vacant jobs, adjusting contracts among other things.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The policies proposed by the candidates range from eliminating key environmental laws to providing free childcare and college tuition.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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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.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Connecticut passed a law in 2024 barring medical debt from consumer credit reports.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
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That includes barring users under 18 from interacting with or creating chatbots.—
Shannon Bond,
NPR,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Goldman later cited a Manhattan federal district judge's late May ruling preventing ICE from arresting people attending immigration court during routine, mandatory check-ins.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Kim has called for creating a public disaster insurance program and advocated for preventing companies from raising rates after someone files a home or auto insurance claim.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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“Banning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banning. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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