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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
Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
DeSantis scheduled the session for late April as the nation awaits a Supreme Court ruling on a key section of the Voting Rights Act that bans discrimination in voting systems.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
That legislation, pending action from the governor, bans new data centers through November 2027 and creates a new state council to provide strategic input, facilitate planning considerations and evaluate policy tools to address data centers, Maine Morning Star reported.
—Kevin Hardy, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
In Iowa, an appellate court ruled earlier this month that the state can enforce a law that limits teachers from talking about LGBTQ+ topics with students in kindergarten through the sixth grade and bans some books.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The new policy bans all Plymouth police officers, town officials and employees from cooperating with ICE or any federal immigration agents, communicating with immigration officers about the legal status of individuals, or performing the functions of an immigration officer.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Will County Judge Victoria Breslan granted a temporary restraining order that effectively bans the Will County Board from voting on the project until an attorney for the homeowners is given a chance to present evidence and cross-examine representatives from Earthrise Energy.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The bill separately bans ICE agents from stationing themselves near childcare centers while performing immigration enforcement.
—Andrew Graham
april 15, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 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, 15 Apr. 2026
Angelica Ang, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Soccer’s governing bodies have struggled for decades to eliminate racial abuse despite heavy fines, stadium closures, points deductions, halted matches and bans for both fans and players who break the rules.
—Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
These policies have been expanded into sweeping bans on Pride events and depictions of homosexuality in media like films and TV.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
And also unlike other host cities like Boston and New York, the Linc has no tailgate bans for World Cup matches.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
These may include house arrest, conditional release, periodic court appearances, travel bans or other limitations imposed by judicial authorities.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Blanket bans on practices that lower prices and improve user experience are unwise at a time when Californians cite cost-of-living pressures among their top concerns.
—Satya Marar, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Parekh did not give a clear explanation for her actions, according to Mann, who said both women have apologized and face two-year bans from the Two Oceans Marathon.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
But in advance of the possible doorman and porters strike scheduled to start Monday at midnight, folks all over town are reviewing building-management contingency plans warning of everything from extra chores to bans on moves.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
Vapes are not subject to the ban, but laws restricting the sale of vapes and nicotine products will be strengthened under the new legislation, as will bans on smoking in public places.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
DeSantis scheduled the session for late April as the nation awaits a Supreme Court ruling on a key section of the Voting Rights Act that bans discrimination in voting systems.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
That legislation, pending action from the governor, bans new data centers through November 2027 and creates a new state council to provide strategic input, facilitate planning considerations and evaluate policy tools to address data centers, Maine Morning Star reported.
—Kevin Hardy, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
In Iowa, an appellate court ruled earlier this month that the state can enforce a law that limits teachers from talking about LGBTQ+ topics with students in kindergarten through the sixth grade and bans some books.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The new policy bans all Plymouth police officers, town officials and employees from cooperating with ICE or any federal immigration agents, communicating with immigration officers about the legal status of individuals, or performing the functions of an immigration officer.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Will County Judge Victoria Breslan granted a temporary restraining order that effectively bans the Will County Board from voting on the project until an attorney for the homeowners is given a chance to present evidence and cross-examine representatives from Earthrise Energy.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The bill separately bans ICE agents from stationing themselves near childcare centers while performing immigration enforcement.
—Andrew Graham
april 15, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 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, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
The closed Strait of Hormuz, as well as export bans of refined fuel products from countries like China and South Korea, have cut off petrol supplies in Asia.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Soccer’s governing bodies have struggled for decades to eliminate racial abuse despite heavy fines, stadium closures, points deductions, halted matches and bans for both fans and players who break the rules.
—Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
These policies have been expanded into sweeping bans on Pride events and depictions of homosexuality in media like films and TV.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
And also unlike other host cities like Boston and New York, the Linc has no tailgate bans for World Cup matches.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
These may include house arrest, conditional release, periodic court appearances, travel bans or other limitations imposed by judicial authorities.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Blanket bans on practices that lower prices and improve user experience are unwise at a time when Californians cite cost-of-living pressures among their top concerns.
—Satya Marar, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Parekh did not give a clear explanation for her actions, according to Mann, who said both women have apologized and face two-year bans from the Two Oceans Marathon.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
But in advance of the possible doorman and porters strike scheduled to start Monday at midnight, folks all over town are reviewing building-management contingency plans warning of everything from extra chores to bans on moves.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bans
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Blanche could also change DOJ policy that prohibits prosecutors from even confirming the existence of an investigation and requires them to speak only through their indictments.—
Barbara McQuade,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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The United States and China are parties to the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which prohibits claims of territorial sovereignty on the Moon and other celestial bodies.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
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This figure, however, excludes emissions from land-use change and forestry.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Rheinmetall values excludes frame and utilization nomination.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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There are still deliveries of hate mail from conservative neighbors who disapprove of their lifestyle, and occasional drive-bys punctuated with curses yelled from car windows, but they’ve largely been accepted by the community.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Pay multiple people from the crafts site Etsy to perform tarot readings, lift any existing curses and otherwise engage in witchcraft.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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The injunction would bar Amazon from communicating with its vendors about the prices of its products on other online sites, among other prohibitions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Some educators are expanding technology prohibitions even further by dropping laptops from their classrooms, too.—
Melanie Asmar,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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Washington’s Ethics in Public Service Act forbids state workers from holding financial or personal interests that conflict with the discharge of their official duties, and from exploiting their position for private gain.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The ban also forbids the sale of cigarettes that aren’t in their original packaging.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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The effort faces an uphill battle, as Florida’s Constitution bars the drawing of districts with the intent to favor or disfavor a party.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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In 2022, a judge found Jackson intellectually disabled, which bars him from the death penalty.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
21 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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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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Rat poison typically includes bromadiolone, which prevents blood from clotting, according to the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Lindsay Olson, the founder of Lulu Designs, explains how treating the outdoors as a room prevents a space from looking sparse.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Bans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bans. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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