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as in prohibited
that may not be permitted
smoking is barred inside the restaurant
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as in forbade
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 excluded
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 guarded
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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Recent Examples of barred
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
The ash no longer remembers what caused the fire., dated 2026, includes greyish paintings, textiles showing people breaking free from chains, a room filled mostly with rubble, a jerky machine, and altar-like niches with barred windows.
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Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
The motions of stellar streams contain clues to how our barred spiral galaxy evolved over billions of years, including through collisions with other galactic realms.
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Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Feb. 2026
One of the videos shows a group of men celebrating in a lighted hall, with barred cells on each side.
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Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
Known for her raunchy, no-holds barred comedy, Glaser’s career skyrocketed after her standout performance on Netflix’s roast of Tom Brady.
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Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
In the constellation Cepheus lies the barred spiral galaxy NGC 6951.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Teens as young as 13 will be able to use a limited ChatGPT, while under-13 users remain barred.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
In 2023, a barred owl known as Owen was rescued near Boston’s Faneuil Hall after ingesting rat poison.
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Nara Schoenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
Judge releases evidence, defends trial decisions The appeal announcement came days after Judge John Roach, who presided over the trial, released evidence shown to jurors, including photos and videos that had not previously been made public because cameras were barred from the courtroom.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
That judge later barred the Secretary of Defense from requiring documentary proof of citizenship when military personnel register to vote or request ballots.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
At fan gatherings, drones are barred within a 1-nautical-mile radius and up to 1,000 feet above ground level.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
Additionally, fans from the country were barred from entering the United States.
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Amna Subhan For The Ajc,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
Ellington is currently barred from selling securities in Illinois.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Under the new rules, Chinese firms will be barred from providing them with dual-use equipment that could be used for military ends.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
The week, however, was not without controversy for the South Korean team, as the squad barred press from their home country after audio of media criticizing the mandatory military service exemption granted to Son was leaked.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Adjective
The roommate, Maria Ortiz, 60, was struggling against a barred window, screaming for help, when firefighters in a tower ladder truck cut the bars and pulled her out.
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Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
The ash no longer remembers what caused the fire., dated 2026, includes greyish paintings, textiles showing people breaking free from chains, a room filled mostly with rubble, a jerky machine, and altar-like niches with barred windows.
—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
The motions of stellar streams contain clues to how our barred spiral galaxy evolved over billions of years, including through collisions with other galactic realms.
—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Feb. 2026
One of the videos shows a group of men celebrating in a lighted hall, with barred cells on each side.
—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
Known for her raunchy, no-holds barred comedy, Glaser’s career skyrocketed after her standout performance on Netflix’s roast of Tom Brady.
—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
In the constellation Cepheus lies the barred spiral galaxy NGC 6951.
—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Teens as young as 13 will be able to use a limited ChatGPT, while under-13 users remain barred.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
In 2023, a barred owl known as Owen was rescued near Boston’s Faneuil Hall after ingesting rat poison.
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Nara Schoenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
The trial court dismissed the petition as time-barred on May 1, 2025, concluding it was filed one day past the 365-day jurisdictional deadline.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
Judge releases evidence, defends trial decisions The appeal announcement came days after Judge John Roach, who presided over the trial, released evidence shown to jurors, including photos and videos that had not previously been made public because cameras were barred from the courtroom.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
That judge later barred the Secretary of Defense from requiring documentary proof of citizenship when military personnel register to vote or request ballots.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
At fan gatherings, drones are barred within a 1-nautical-mile radius and up to 1,000 feet above ground level.
—
Reuters,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
Additionally, fans from the country were barred from entering the United States.
—
Amna Subhan For The Ajc,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
Ellington is currently barred from selling securities in Illinois.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Under the new rules, Chinese firms will be barred from providing them with dual-use equipment that could be used for military ends.
—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
The week, however, was not without controversy for the South Korean team, as the squad barred press from their home country after audio of media criticizing the mandatory military service exemption granted to Son was leaked.
—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barred
Adjective
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This linen-blend striped shirt might inspire you to take a stroll by the Seine.
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At the top of my list is this striped cap-sleeve set, closely followed by this oversized option with a subtle ribbed texture.
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There is, however, room for questions about where the line between prohibited and acceptable political involvement will fall in practice.
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The list of prohibited and restricted items, as found on the CBP website, includes alcohol, biological materials, firearms, food and produce such as fruits and vegetables, soil, wildlife, fish, and gold, among other items.
Verb
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Remove brown, yellowing, streaked, and spotted leaves by cutting them off as close to the ground as possible.
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In the 54th minute, New Zealand fought to get the ball back at midfield and then Elijah Just streaked forward, playing a give-and-go with Chris Wood at the top of the 18-yard box.
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Article 6 of the United States Constitution, written in Philadelphia in 1787, forbade any religious oaths for those who wanted to hold office.
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Trump publicly soured on Meloni during Operation Epic Fury, when Italy refused to help with the war and forbade the use of its airfields for logistical assistance.
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Converts, as well as the children of Parsi mothers with non-Parsi fathers, were excluded.
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The Tigray region, where hundreds of thousands of people had died in the war between the federal forces and regional groups, was again excluded from the election, denying it a voice in parliament and further pushing it to the margins.
Verb
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Ever since they've been excited about the day, but understandably guarded.
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Even so, Dreyer voices guarded optimism.
Adjective
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And thank God for that, because forbidden love is my favorite type of drama to watch on Love Island.
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As Venus and Uranus harmonize, permit yourself to indulge a forbidden desire.
Verb
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Last week, the UK government banned social media for under-16s starting next year, modeling its restrictions on those set by the Australian government in December.
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Authorities also banned alcohol consumption in several areas placed under the highest heat alert, including Paris, citing public safety concerns.
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“Barred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barred. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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