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
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
These included additional scrutiny of investments from China, the exclusion of Chinese companies from India’s 5G network, and the banning of Chinese apps such as TikTok.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2025
This is a commentary on the magical power of art, and a reminder that the banning of art must inspire us to continue living and loving as boldly as possible.
—Abdi Nazemian, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
The brothers argue that the banning of their accounts amounts to a breach of contract and caused substantial financial losses, bringing a dozen claims against both Meta and TikTok.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
Schlep concedes to being relatively powerless, but says he’s been heartened by the online community’s response to his banning.
—Steven Asarch, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Upping the ante, Sultana swiftly introduced a bill banning landlords from serving as MPs.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2025
Leverson's attorney, Anthony Cotton, is arguing this is a victimless crime, as the photos in his client's case were AI generated, calling a state law banning the conduct unconstitutional.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Some countries have and are considering banning children’s content platforms to deter younger audiences.
—Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
Some have changed laws such as a group from Santa Monica that was instrumental in banning plastic bags in California.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
The argument opposing the intentional creation of racial districts is that the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment demands the same treatment of all citizens regardless of race, banning any distinction even when designed to benefit minorities.
—Morgan Marietta, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
This movement, which was sparked in 2021 and championed by conservative groups like Moms for Liberty, has been utilized by advocacy groups to fight for book banning in states like Florida and Texas.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
And there exists no explicit government edict banning speculation about the motivation of murderers.
—Onkar Ghate, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
Police in London urged organizers to cancel a protest against the banning of the group Palestine Action due to take place on Saturday.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
These included additional scrutiny of investments from China, the exclusion of Chinese companies from India’s 5G network, and the banning of Chinese apps such as TikTok.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2025
This is a commentary on the magical power of art, and a reminder that the banning of art must inspire us to continue living and loving as boldly as possible.
—Abdi Nazemian, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
The brothers argue that the banning of their accounts amounts to a breach of contract and caused substantial financial losses, bringing a dozen claims against both Meta and TikTok.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
Schlep concedes to being relatively powerless, but says he’s been heartened by the online community’s response to his banning.
—Steven Asarch, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
While voting on the bill is unlikely, the provision banning software tools like virtual private networks, or VPNs, has caused concern over potential government overreach in tech spaces.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Upping the ante, Sultana swiftly introduced a bill banning landlords from serving as MPs.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2025
Leverson's attorney, Anthony Cotton, is arguing this is a victimless crime, as the photos in his client's case were AI generated, calling a state law banning the conduct unconstitutional.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Some countries have and are considering banning children’s content platforms to deter younger audiences.
—Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
Some have changed laws such as a group from Santa Monica that was instrumental in banning plastic bags in California.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
The argument opposing the intentional creation of racial districts is that the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment demands the same treatment of all citizens regardless of race, banning any distinction even when designed to benefit minorities.
—Morgan Marietta, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
This movement, which was sparked in 2021 and championed by conservative groups like Moms for Liberty, has been utilized by advocacy groups to fight for book banning in states like Florida and Texas.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
And there exists no explicit government edict banning speculation about the motivation of murderers.
—Onkar Ghate, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banning
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Such work would be an important reality check as society grapples with this kind of emerging threat from AI, says Casadevall, but would be tricky to do, as it might be precluded by international treaties prohibiting the development of biological weapons.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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All of that earned Todd Herman disbarment by the state Supreme Court last week, prohibiting him from practicing law in Florida.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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In the United States, retail investors are those with net worth under $1 million (excluding primary residence) and income under $200,000.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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About one in six parents reported delaying or skipping vaccines (excluding seasonal flu and COVID-19), often citing safety concerns or distrust.—
Suhail Bhat,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some of the commandments overlap with criminal law, such as prohibitions on murder and theft, but others do not.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the cut-through traffic prohibitions for trucks on residential streets, city staff will work with the City Council on ordinance revisions to strengthen penalties on truck operators and owners who do not comply with signs and restrictions.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Friends had cycled through all summer, Leith explained, many with forbidding dietary restrictions.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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After forbidding Rafferty from consulting Ellen, Edward sets off to do it himself.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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In 2011, the Wisconsin State Legislature altered the property tax levy formula limits, eliminating the 2% ceiling that local municipalities could draw from taxpayers in places where new construction couldn't justify a larger levy increase.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Corrections Department budget increases wages for corrections officers but also makes tens of millions of dollars in cuts by eliminating programs and administrative costs and funding for positions that have not been filled.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The floodplain has been redrawn wider than ever, outlawing home construction in new danger zones.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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His congressional pawns could have passed a law outlawing ridicule of the president.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Last month, California won a court victory barring the Pentagon from using the California National Guard to crack down on anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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What to Know The case centers around Colorado counselor Kaley Chiles who challenged the state law barring conversion therapy for minors.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Snow said crews contained the flames to the refinery and were focusing on preventing the fire from spreading.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The White House insists the law protects taxpayers by preventing undocumented immigrants from getting government health benefits — but such individuals were already barred from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, exchanges.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Banning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banning. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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