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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
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
In 2024, California rolled out legislation that bans the use of PFAS in a range of products, including textiles, juvenile products and food.
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The conflict of interest law bans anyone from giving or offering anything worth $50 or more to a public employee to influence an official act.
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Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
23 June 2026
Mayor Corey O’Connor this week signed legislation that bans new vape shops, smoke shops and similar retailers from opening in local neighborhood business districts, a move the city said is aimed at promoting neighborhood quality of life, community health and more diverse business districts.
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Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The group challenged an Arkansas law that bans a person who is not a poll worker from helping more than six voters cast ballots.
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Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
22 June 2026
Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The law bans several synthetic dyes, including Red 40 and Yellow 5, from most K-12 school meals and vending machines, while also restricting SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy products such as soda and candy.
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Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
The Department of Justice has also sued New Jersey for a law that bans law enforcement officers from wearing masks.
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Laura Fay,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Colorado already bans prop bets on college athletes.
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Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
There are no definitive statistics about how many students are affected by state bans.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Blanket bans may seem like an obvious solution, yet fisheries management rarely operates in a world of simple answers and restricting certain catches could affect livelihoods, food security and community traditions.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
And a third upheld state bans on transgender female athletes competing on girls’ and women’s sports teams.
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Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
The high court ruled that state bans on trans athletes participating in women's and girls' sports do not violate Title IX, upholding the bans passed in those states.
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Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The justices will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles violate the Constitution.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told Putin on Tuesday that officials were considering suspending diesel fuel exports to protect the country’s motorists, adding to ongoing bans on the export of jet fuel and gasoline, according to the Tass news agency.
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Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Verb
The suspect in that case, Leonard Holman, was charged under Blair’s Law, which bans celebratory gunfire in Missouri.
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Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
In 2024, California rolled out legislation that bans the use of PFAS in a range of products, including textiles, juvenile products and food.
—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The conflict of interest law bans anyone from giving or offering anything worth $50 or more to a public employee to influence an official act.
—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
23 June 2026
Mayor Corey O’Connor this week signed legislation that bans new vape shops, smoke shops and similar retailers from opening in local neighborhood business districts, a move the city said is aimed at promoting neighborhood quality of life, community health and more diverse business districts.
—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The group challenged an Arkansas law that bans a person who is not a poll worker from helping more than six voters cast ballots.
—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
22 June 2026
Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The law bans several synthetic dyes, including Red 40 and Yellow 5, from most K-12 school meals and vending machines, while also restricting SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy products such as soda and candy.
—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
The Department of Justice has also sued New Jersey for a law that bans law enforcement officers from wearing masks.
—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Colorado already bans prop bets on college athletes.
—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Noun
Other changes cover self-driving car citations, school cellphone bans, all-gender restrooms and standardized food date labels.
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Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
There are no definitive statistics about how many students are affected by state bans.
—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Blanket bans may seem like an obvious solution, yet fisheries management rarely operates in a world of simple answers and restricting certain catches could affect livelihoods, food security and community traditions.
—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
And a third upheld state bans on transgender female athletes competing on girls’ and women’s sports teams.
—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
The high court ruled that state bans on trans athletes participating in women's and girls' sports do not violate Title IX, upholding the bans passed in those states.
—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The justices will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles violate the Constitution.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told Putin on Tuesday that officials were considering suspending diesel fuel exports to protect the country’s motorists, adding to ongoing bans on the export of jet fuel and gasoline, according to the Tass news agency.
—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bans
Verb
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Chicago’s ethics ordinance prohibits former officials who managed a contract to represent that vendor after leaving City Hall.
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Senate Bill 123 prohibits schools from expelling students solely because of excessive absences or truancy.
Verb
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The exclusive, small club of presidents excludes only one.
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The deal excludes Toasted Snack Rolls, Sunshine Smoothie, sides, sweets and kids food items, according to the chain's website.
Noun
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Morgan and her Judgment Day cronies tried to bribe Danhausen to put curses on their opponents.
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In baseball, curses are no joking matter, and the Curse of the FTD Burger might now have befallen the team.
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Along those lines, such a school could face the prospect of conference punishment, such as prohibitions on postseason play and restrictions on revenue distributions.
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In announcing its plan, the administration said rescinding the rule would remove prohibitions on road construction and logging on nearly 59 million acres of national forest, arguing that the rule slowed economic development.
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The agreement releases all survivors from any prior nondisclosure agreements and forbids any future such secrecy agreements, and prohibits any adult-to-minor digital communications in the archdiocese.
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Commodities law, which covers prediction markets, also forbids deceptive and misleading practices.
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Aesha radios Nathan as much, and Nathan bars him from driving the Jet Ski.
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The Obama-era Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which requires presidents to submit agreements related to Iran’s nuclear program to Congress for approval, temporarily bars the president from waiving sanctions while lawmakers review.
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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.
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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.
Verb
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Outline a proposal, then schedule a brief meeting to align expectations with a manager, because clarity now prevents heavier repairs later.
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The active ingredient, proanthocyanidins, prevents UTIs by counteracting bacteria.
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“Bans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bans. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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