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as in pub
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
a bar that serves meals as well as drinks
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as in tribunal
an assembly of persons for the administration of justice
rather than try and convict the alleged murderer in the mass media, let justice be done at the bar
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as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
the complication of the molecule is the biggest bar to reproducing it
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as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
we need to raise the bar for what is acceptable behavior in this situation
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as in to ban
to order not to do or use or to be done or used
corporal punishment has long been barred in most public schools
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as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
beach-goers are barred from walking in roped-off sections of the beach to protect nesting birds
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as in to guard
to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point
the bikeway was barred by a huge fallen tree
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as in except
not including
everyone in the company is invited, bar none
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Recent Examples of bar
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Their slim fit looks luxe—we’re also fans of the thick waistband that’s adjustable with a drawstring, and zippered pockets that can hold your keys or a protein bar.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 6 Aug. 2025
Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
That’s because the maximum rate council approved Thursday is 8 cents higher than allowed under a 2019 state law that bars local governments from increasing the tax rate by more than 3.5% year-over-year without voter approval.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Unlike other tests that can take several minutes or require privacy to use, this method is fast and low-profile, perfect for crowded clubs, bars, or house parties.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Their slim fit looks luxe—we’re also fans of the thick waistband that’s adjustable with a drawstring, and zippered pockets that can hold your keys or a protein bar.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Prosecutors said Cooper’s blood alcohol content was above the legal level to drive, and he was barred from consuming alcohol as a condition of probation in a previous case.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
That’s because the maximum rate council approved Thursday is 8 cents higher than allowed under a 2019 state law that bars local governments from increasing the tax rate by more than 3.5% year-over-year without voter approval.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bar
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The Olympian fell twice on beam and bars at July’s U.S. Classic, but rebounded with a strong second-place finish on floor.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Cantilevers can be formed into beams or slabs and are used in everything from bridges and balconies to canopies and furniture.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
4 Aug. 2025
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The infielder entered Wednesday with a career-high-tying eight-game hitting streak.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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New York is on a two-game winning streak, which includes a previous victory over the Wings, an 85-76 win in New York.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Mets’ de facto ace, David Peterson, was on the mound.—
Jerry Beach,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Tigers start a 4-game series at 7:40 tonight at the Minnesota Twins, with Tarik Skubal on the mound.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Purely by coincidence, The Apathy and Dirge is the name of my local pub.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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The downtown Sacramento Irish pub thanked its crew, customers and musical guests in a farewell post on its Instagram posted July 20.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The tribunal will zoom in on Russia’s wartime aggression, in contravention of the UN Charter, and on the very top leaders orchestrating the invasion.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, the tribunal interpreted it differently.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Highlighting the beauty and peril of open water swimming and the obstacles women continue to face in the pursuit of equality, Vindication Swim has been praised for its vivid portrait of Gleitze as a pioneering trailblazer for women’s open water swimming around the world.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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The move by Maxwell, while expected, adds to the obstacles the DOJ must overcome to release grand jury transcripts from Epstein's and Maxwell's cases.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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And its findings raise questions as to whether some foundations may have violated accounting standards and federal tax laws.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Since the submersible’s implosion over two years ago, the industry has spent time reflecting on the importance of nailing down a standard across the board, Kohnen said.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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In 1966, the group banned white members altogether, which undermined its stability, collaborative potential, and impact in the following years.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Since then, a handful of other Republican governors have raced to join in, banning certain food colorings from kids' lunches -- sometimes prohibiting other chemical additives, too.—
Cheyenne Haslett,
ABC News,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bar. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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