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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
Finch Walker, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The policy also bans material that admits to or encourages poaching.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
The measure has some exceptions, such as undercover operations, SCUBA teams, bomb squads, and SWAT teams, but broadly bans masks.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
In March, Sherrill signed three bills, including the Law Enforcement Officer Protection Act, which bans law enforcement officers, including ICE agents, from wearing masks in New Jersey.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
The law bans fees on the tax or tip portions of customers’ bills.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
More than 60% of voters approved the Fair Districts Amendment in 2010, which bans partisan gerrymandering and redrawing maps to dilute the power of racial minorities.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Colorado already bans prop bets on college athletes’ performances.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
The launch comes ahead of the EU’s Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (ECGT), which bans companies from greenwashing through misleading sustainability claims and requires brands to substantiate environmental claims.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
Teachers and parents typically support the bans, while students, on the whole, oppose them.
—Greg Toppo, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
However, the bans appear to have been lifted at the time of publication.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Slavia Prague intend to impose lifetime bans after a violent pitch invasion marred the end of a derby against Sparta Prague.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Researchers warn, however, that bans do little to address addiction while moving users to back streets and the black market.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Despite bans meant to protect minors, conversion therapy has flourished, particularly in religious settings, remaining accessible to anyone seeking to or being forced to try to change their sexuality.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
On May 7, the nonprofit published its latest report on book bans within public schools.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
If approved by the state Senate and signed into law, Connecticut would join 28 other states with statewide bans.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
The legislation, the Tribune-Review reported, bans employees or contractors from inquiring about immigration status and forbids law enforcement to take action based on immigration status.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The policy also bans material that admits to or encourages poaching.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
The measure has some exceptions, such as undercover operations, SCUBA teams, bomb squads, and SWAT teams, but broadly bans masks.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
In March, Sherrill signed three bills, including the Law Enforcement Officer Protection Act, which bans law enforcement officers, including ICE agents, from wearing masks in New Jersey.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
The law bans fees on the tax or tip portions of customers’ bills.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
More than 60% of voters approved the Fair Districts Amendment in 2010, which bans partisan gerrymandering and redrawing maps to dilute the power of racial minorities.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Colorado already bans prop bets on college athletes’ performances.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
The launch comes ahead of the EU’s Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (ECGT), which bans companies from greenwashing through misleading sustainability claims and requires brands to substantiate environmental claims.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Currently, 10 Mexican states have bans or limitations in place, and impose fines or prison time for offenders.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
Teachers and parents typically support the bans, while students, on the whole, oppose them.
—Greg Toppo, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
However, the bans appear to have been lifted at the time of publication.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Slavia Prague intend to impose lifetime bans after a violent pitch invasion marred the end of a derby against Sparta Prague.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Researchers warn, however, that bans do little to address addiction while moving users to back streets and the black market.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Despite bans meant to protect minors, conversion therapy has flourished, particularly in religious settings, remaining accessible to anyone seeking to or being forced to try to change their sexuality.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
On May 7, the nonprofit published its latest report on book bans within public schools.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
If approved by the state Senate and signed into law, Connecticut would join 28 other states with statewide bans.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bans
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Israel prohibits many construction materials from entering Gaza, so the structure was created by welding sheets of metal together and painting them white.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Shadé’s Law, passed in 2019, now prohibits people convicted of certain violent crimes from buying or possessing such weapons.—
Allen G. Breed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Subscription excludes print edition.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The authors found tariffs have already had a measurable impact on inflation, specifically core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Baseball has always been a sport that believes in the occult — in juju and curses and superstitions.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Tens of millions of downloads deep, among discussions regarding ongoing bear curses and the quiet art of being a decent person, Drew Barrymore has asked about boogers and Jane Fonda has asked about hope.—
Brittany Delay,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Thus, removing and transporting a whale’s head without a permit could fall under prohibitions on unauthorized possession and transport.—
Sam Zeveloff,
STAT,
9 May 2026
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Managers at various locations have already lifted prohibitions on hunting stands that damage trees and training hunting dogs, using vehicles to retrieve animals and hunting along trails, according to an NPCA review of site regulations the organization recently performed after learning of the order.—
Todd Richmond,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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The legislation, the Tribune-Review reported, bans employees or contractors from inquiring about immigration status and forbids law enforcement to take action based on immigration status.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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This right is governed by state law and forbids misappropriation of the unique and marketable qualities of a person.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The legislation also prohibits ICE and Border Patrol from housing immigrant detainees in Allegheny County Jail, and bars officers from accessing Allegheny's databases and other equipment as part of their operations.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The doctrine generally bars a party from raising a new argument on appeal that wasn’t raised earlier in the proceedings.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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This prevents the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module from running a brake pad self-adjustment routine that can contribute to the battery drain.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The Doncic absence prevents the Lakers from properly evaluating their roster against playoff competition, complicating their ability to assess key personnel needs for the offseason.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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“Bans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bans. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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