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as in prohibits
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 excludes
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
the university banned those caught in the cheating scandal from graduation ceremonies
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as in curses
a prayer that harm will come to someone
a father's ban upon his ungrateful son
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as in prohibitions
an order that something not be done or used
a quiet seaside resort with a ban on the drinking of alcohol in public places
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Recent Examples of bans
Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 18 Feb. 2026
And last week a federal judge upheld an Illinois state law, the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which bans swipe fees on taxes and tips, which could lead to higher card fees and reduced rewards.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
California’s Assembly Bill 621, passed last year, bans non-consensual deepfake pornography.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
International law bans the use of chemical agents to harm people, whether or not a particular substance is specifically listed.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
She may be tempted to revise Article 9 of the Constitution, which bans maintaining a military and going to war.
—Jeff Kingston, Time, 15 Feb. 2026
The Los Angeles Police Department, for example, bans the maneuver at speeds exceeding 35 mph.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Kalshi is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which bans offering bets that involve wars, terrorism and assassinations.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 12 Feb. 2026
The gap between freedom of speech and the press in Hong Kong and mainland China, where the ruling Communist Party bans public dissent, has grown much smaller.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Cheating has been part of the Olympics since the ancient games, when violators were punished with fines, public flogging or lifetime bans.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
During the Assad era, ethnic Kurds suffered from discrimination, including bans on their language.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
The bans continued until the United States bought Louisiana in 1812, and the celebrations were brought back.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
And by the way, the bill as written does not allow cities or counties to have their own criminal bans on such activity.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Since then AirBnb advocates claim that some cities — particularly those in tourist-heavy areas — have implemented de facto bans through burdensome requirements and expensive demands under the guise of public health.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
According to Varghese, teams can issue lifetime bans, cancel season tickets and refuse future ticket sales.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
And if you’re inspired to take some meaningful, not at all hypocritical action against book bans, there are plenty of ways to get plugged in with Authors Against Book Bans.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
Lowenthal has spoken highly of Australia’s similar ban, which went into effect in December and bans accounts for all children under 16 years old.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 18 Feb. 2026
And last week a federal judge upheld an Illinois state law, the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which bans swipe fees on taxes and tips, which could lead to higher card fees and reduced rewards.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
California’s Assembly Bill 621, passed last year, bans non-consensual deepfake pornography.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
International law bans the use of chemical agents to harm people, whether or not a particular substance is specifically listed.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
She may be tempted to revise Article 9 of the Constitution, which bans maintaining a military and going to war.
—Jeff Kingston, Time, 15 Feb. 2026
The Los Angeles Police Department, for example, bans the maneuver at speeds exceeding 35 mph.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Kalshi is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which bans offering bets that involve wars, terrorism and assassinations.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 12 Feb. 2026
The gap between freedom of speech and the press in Hong Kong and mainland China, where the ruling Communist Party bans public dissent, has grown much smaller.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Under pressure from governments, including threats of bans and fines, X restricted Grok’s ability to generate certain explicit images last month.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Cheating has been part of the Olympics since the ancient games, when violators were punished with fines, public flogging or lifetime bans.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
During the Assad era, ethnic Kurds suffered from discrimination, including bans on their language.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
The bans continued until the United States bought Louisiana in 1812, and the celebrations were brought back.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
And by the way, the bill as written does not allow cities or counties to have their own criminal bans on such activity.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Since then AirBnb advocates claim that some cities — particularly those in tourist-heavy areas — have implemented de facto bans through burdensome requirements and expensive demands under the guise of public health.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
According to Varghese, teams can issue lifetime bans, cancel season tickets and refuse future ticket sales.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
And if you’re inspired to take some meaningful, not at all hypocritical action against book bans, there are plenty of ways to get plugged in with Authors Against Book Bans.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bans
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Consistent with state law, Austin ISD prohibits employees from encouraging walkouts or protests, spokesman JJ Maldonado said.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Fort Lauderdale City Commission said the ordinance now prohibits the consumption of open alcohol containers and also bans outdoor alcohol sales in those SEDs.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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These mini-retinas pointed out that the specific cellular mechanisms arrange red, green, and blue cone cells, noting that the foveola uniquely excludes blue cones to maximize visual clarity.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Scammers typically use high-pressure scare tactics, seeking payment up front, only to offer vague coverage promises and contractual fine print that often excludes most real repairs.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Gamers will know Brok as the beloved weapons dealer with an unrivaled artistry for creative, foul-mouthed curses.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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In Jujutsu Kaisen, heroic jujutsu sorcerers wage war against demonic creatures called curses and the curse users, who wield jujutsu powers for evil.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
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Ideally, wrote Davis in a follow-up email, the government agency will spell out its specific concerns about each peptide, and then describe what data would be needed for the FDA to overturn its prohibitions.—
Sara Talpos — Undark,
STAT,
3 Feb. 2026
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Governments ban all sorts of goods and services for youth, adults, or both, and most prohibitions do not create other devastating social problems.—
Keith Humphreys,
The Atlantic,
2 Feb. 2026
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In Florida, voters in 2010 passed a constitutional amendment called Fair Districts that forbids lawmakers from drawing district boundaries for political purposes.—
Michael Van Sickler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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These instances violate a county law that forbids the use of county resources for campaigning.—
Carlton Gillespie,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The bill, which passed along party lines 54-45 on Tuesday, bars anyone age 75 or older from being elected or appointed to such positions.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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However, Civil Code 4910 is more specific and bars common interest developments (HOAs) from doing what other California corporations are allowed to do.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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By banning federal agencies from considering systemic racism or equity in AI development, the order effectively outlaws the very efforts needed to fix these problems.—
Joel Bervell,
Time,
14 Nov. 2025
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North Carolina The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission outlaws the sale of alcoholic beverages through happy hour promotions.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The coating forms a rough texture that prevents liquids from sticking.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Properly watering succulents keeps them healthy and prevents problems like root rot and shriveled leaves.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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