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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
Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Book bans accelerating at a pace that beggars belief.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Jason Kelce suggested that officials being unable to properly make calls could end up being the reason why the league bans the tush push.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The city bans most wild species altogether, except in places like zoos, circuses, or educational facilities.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Colorado also has a voluntary exclusion list that people battling gambling addiction can put themselves on, which bans them from casinos and sports betting apps for up to five years.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
An Ohio law introduced this year bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs from the state's colleges and universities.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
One of the rules in Twenge’s book bans smartphones during the school day and overnight in kids’ bedrooms.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Tennessee passed such a law in April, which bans standing within 25 feet of a police officer after being told to retreat.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2025
California recently joined a wave of states putting sweepstakes bans into law, and sweepstakes operators have yet to score notable courtroom victories against regulators.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
While county voters have previously rejected candidates who ran on culture war issues such as promoting book bans in schools or alleging election fraud, those who ran on platforms opposing zoning changes or apartment development had still found success at the polls in recent years.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
While drag bans such as Senate Bill 12 obviously directly affect drag performers, these laws are often written vaguely enough to impact trans and gender-nonconforming citizens in general.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 7 Nov. 2025
Sanctions can mean travel bans and asset freezes and seizures.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
White’s frustration over blackjack betting rules and bans likely spurred his recent shift to playing baccarat, which is known for its far higher limits.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
The Douglas County candidates — Kyrzia Parker, Tony Ryan, Clark Callahan and Kelly Denzler — don’t support book bans, have received approval from Planned Parenthood and believe in letting schools determine where transgender girls can use the bathroom, according to their website.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2025
Eddy cited bans on transgender women in women's soccer elsewhere, like England's Football Association (FA), as examples to follow.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Civil Code Section 4740 grandfathers rental prohibitions, while Section 4741 bans rental prohibitions and unreasonable restrictions.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Book bans accelerating at a pace that beggars belief.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Jason Kelce suggested that officials being unable to properly make calls could end up being the reason why the league bans the tush push.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The city bans most wild species altogether, except in places like zoos, circuses, or educational facilities.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Colorado also has a voluntary exclusion list that people battling gambling addiction can put themselves on, which bans them from casinos and sports betting apps for up to five years.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
An Ohio law introduced this year bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs from the state's colleges and universities.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
One of the rules in Twenge’s book bans smartphones during the school day and overnight in kids’ bedrooms.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Tennessee passed such a law in April, which bans standing within 25 feet of a police officer after being told to retreat.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
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Academic, attendance gains follow school cellphone bans New research suggests that school cellphone policies can lead to academic gains — but not necessarily right away.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2025
California recently joined a wave of states putting sweepstakes bans into law, and sweepstakes operators have yet to score notable courtroom victories against regulators.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
While county voters have previously rejected candidates who ran on culture war issues such as promoting book bans in schools or alleging election fraud, those who ran on platforms opposing zoning changes or apartment development had still found success at the polls in recent years.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
While drag bans such as Senate Bill 12 obviously directly affect drag performers, these laws are often written vaguely enough to impact trans and gender-nonconforming citizens in general.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 7 Nov. 2025
Sanctions can mean travel bans and asset freezes and seizures.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
White’s frustration over blackjack betting rules and bans likely spurred his recent shift to playing baccarat, which is known for its far higher limits.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
The Douglas County candidates — Kyrzia Parker, Tony Ryan, Clark Callahan and Kelly Denzler — don’t support book bans, have received approval from Planned Parenthood and believe in letting schools determine where transgender girls can use the bathroom, according to their website.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2025
Eddy cited bans on transgender women in women's soccer elsewhere, like England's Football Association (FA), as examples to follow.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bans
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As this unfolds, the NCAA is also toying with changing its longstanding policy that prohibits college athletes and staff members from betting on professional sports.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Immergut’s injunction allows federalization orders to technically remain in place but prohibits troops from being deployed in Oregon without clear legal authority.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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This strategy excludes prevention and care to the majority of people who are vulnerable to HIV infection.—
Robin Lin Miller,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
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The offer is valid for dine-in visits only and excludes alcoholic beverages.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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With the launch of the Culling Game in the aftermath, 10 colonies from across Japan are transformed into dens of curses as part of a plot orchestrated by the most wicked sorcerer in history, Noritoshi Kamo.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Up ahead, two men argued, their shouts and curses drowning out the hum of a helicopter that circled in the distance.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Civil Code Section 4740 grandfathers rental prohibitions, while Section 4741 bans rental prohibitions and unreasonable restrictions.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Players can, subject to some prohibitions, gamble on sports other than the NFL.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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But communal norms have no room for the unique nature of their relationship; having learned of the friendship, Kammo’s aunt forbids the girl from associating with the Muslim Hamida, and this rupture reignites Hamida’s previous trauma of repudiation.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Revenue sharing also reflects use of athletes’ right of publicity, which varies by state but generally forbids the commercial use of another person’s identity without their consent.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While candidates for office can still work the polls, Ohio law bars them from doing so in places where people may be voting for them.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Nov. 2025
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But in the new guidance, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asserts that federal law bars states from restricting medical debts from credit reports, arguing that only the federal government has this authority.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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Texas passed an artificial intelligence law in June that similarly outlaws the collection of biometric data without permission.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
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This adds another barrier that prevents criminals from initiating payments without your consent.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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However, blocking only prevents future content from being scraped.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Bans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bans. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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