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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
Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Further, the rule bans any collaboration with foreign researchers and stops all federal funding to publish scientific results for public transparency.
—Kelly Fleming, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
On Tuesday, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors approved the first reading of a draft ordinance that bans parking on Highway 1 about 900 feet north of the bridge and 700 feet south of the bridge.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The law also bans federal law enforcement from using state and local facilities for immigration enforcement.
—Natalia Mittelstadt, Baltimore Sun, 9 June 2026
The law bans fees on the tax or tip portions of customers’ bills.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
The bill’s backers are considering more guidelines to make sure the bill only specifically bans those agents who participated in the ongoing immigration crackdown, Gonzalez said.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
As part of its merger with Alaska Air Group’s Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines just announced new dress code rules for flight attendants on select routes—a change that now bans one of the most identifiable symbols of the airline’s identity.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 May 2026
New York law also bans idling specifically for heavy-duty diesel trucks and buses.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 26 May 2026
ABC News, 15 June 2026
The sanctions include asset freezes, travel bans and a prohibition to make any funds available to those blacklisted.
—CBS News, 15 June 2026
The move is popular, with polls finding 74% support, although the evidence for both the mental health impacts of social media and the efficacy of bans is disputed.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
Visa delays, immigration restrictions, and travel bans have made the logistics incredibly difficult for the squad and there was plenty of rhetoric earlier this year to suggest Iran might pull out all together.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Supporters argue social media fuels anxiety, cyberbullying and excessive screen time, while critics say bans could be difficult to enforce and push young users toward less regulated platforms.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2026
The measures include a range of travel bans and asset freezes aimed at disrupting flows of finance to extremist settler groups as violence escalates in the West Bank.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Dog bite expert Michael Gould also disagrees with bans of specific breeds.
—Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
There’s also the White House’s stringent immigration policies, which could be making traveling to the United States more difficult, particularly for the 39 countries given travel bans.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
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Defence company representatives at the Ukrainian embassy event said that the Ukrainian government bans the use of AI in the final stage of target interception, according to New Scientist.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Further, the rule bans any collaboration with foreign researchers and stops all federal funding to publish scientific results for public transparency.
—Kelly Fleming, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
On Tuesday, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors approved the first reading of a draft ordinance that bans parking on Highway 1 about 900 feet north of the bridge and 700 feet south of the bridge.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The law also bans federal law enforcement from using state and local facilities for immigration enforcement.
—Natalia Mittelstadt, Baltimore Sun, 9 June 2026
The law bans fees on the tax or tip portions of customers’ bills.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
The bill’s backers are considering more guidelines to make sure the bill only specifically bans those agents who participated in the ongoing immigration crackdown, Gonzalez said.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
As part of its merger with Alaska Air Group’s Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines just announced new dress code rules for flight attendants on select routes—a change that now bans one of the most identifiable symbols of the airline’s identity.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 May 2026
New York law also bans idling specifically for heavy-duty diesel trucks and buses.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 26 May 2026
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Other countries have also proposed social media bans or announced similar age restrictions, including Canada, Brazil and Indonesia.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
The sanctions include asset freezes, travel bans and a prohibition to make any funds available to those blacklisted.
—CBS News, 15 June 2026
The move is popular, with polls finding 74% support, although the evidence for both the mental health impacts of social media and the efficacy of bans is disputed.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
Visa delays, immigration restrictions, and travel bans have made the logistics incredibly difficult for the squad and there was plenty of rhetoric earlier this year to suggest Iran might pull out all together.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Supporters argue social media fuels anxiety, cyberbullying and excessive screen time, while critics say bans could be difficult to enforce and push young users toward less regulated platforms.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2026
The measures include a range of travel bans and asset freezes aimed at disrupting flows of finance to extremist settler groups as violence escalates in the West Bank.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Dog bite expert Michael Gould also disagrees with bans of specific breeds.
—Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
There’s also the White House’s stringent immigration policies, which could be making traveling to the United States more difficult, particularly for the 39 countries given travel bans.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bans
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The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits all aircraft operations, including drone flights, within a 3-nautical-mile radius and up to 3,000 feet above ground level around certain stadiums hosting World Cup matches.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The ban prohibits any item that could obstruct lifeguard views, overcrowd the beach, create tripping hazards, or hinder emergency responders.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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That figure excludes his work with the boy band Take That, which has also ruled.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The ordinance included language that excludes equestrian events, as well as American Indian, Native American, Indigenous Rodeo, Mexican Charreria and Escaramuza events that don’t involve the activities cited in the law.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Rather than a nod of respect, Spurs fans—myself now sheepishly included—are finding their favorite tees and caps drawing chirps, sneers, and curses.—
Joan Kennedy,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
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Chants laced with curses echo through Madison Square Garden.—
Albert Samaha,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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One is that prohibitions on gambling protect the integrity of athletic competitions and discourage athletes from partaking in a sports betting culture where data suggests numerous college students wager on sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2026
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Advocates for cellphone bans say such prohibitions will help combat cyberbullying and mental health illnesses in youth.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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The Big 12 also has its own sports betting policy that forbids coaches, staff and athletes from engaging in sports wagering activity that undermines the integrity of games.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
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Lopez stars in the new movie as Jackie Cruz, the tough-as-nails CEO of an airline company who runs her business by the book, which includes maintaining a strict policy that forbids employees from having romantic relationships.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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The new code of conduct, which received a 5-3 vote, bars trustees from publicly dissenting from decisions made by the majority of the board.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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But the administration counters that the law creating the Temporary Status Protection Program bars any judicial review of which migrants may live and work in the United States.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The Invasive Species Management Act outlaws the sale and spread of 30 species, like the Bradford (or Callery) pear, Japanese barberry and running bamboo, throughout the Garden State.—
Nick Caloway,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Even if the Supreme Court soon outlaws the use of race in shaping congressional districts, state lawmakers still have to work within Florida’s Fair Districts amendment.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Banning social media also prevents kids from accessing useful content, the group said.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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The injunction last week from Judge Ken Curry prevents the NCAA from being able to block the Sorsby's eligibility for what will be his final college season with a team among the favorites to win the Big 12 and return to the College Football Playoff for a second consecutive season.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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“Bans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bans. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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