barred 1 of 2

adjective

ˈbärd How to pronounce barred (audio)
Definition of barrednext
1
as in striped
having stripes a tabby is a barred cat, often with black stripes

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as in prohibited
that may not be permitted smoking is barred inside the restaurant

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barred

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verb

past tense of bar
1
as in streaked
to make stripes on barred the fence with white strips

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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
Adjective
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
Verb
Mudge said Rwanda had barred three HRW staff members from entering the country because of their work. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026 Hwang had barred Rinderknecht’s attorney, Steve Haney, from raising allegations of negligence by the fire department. — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for barred
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barred
  1. striped
  2. forbidden
  3. streaked
  4. prohibited
  5. excluded
  6. guarded
  7. forbade
  8. banned
Adjective
  • The blazer, light-wash jeans, striped shirt, and classic black loafers create the perfect smart-casual look for work or off-duty pursuits.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The striped patterns and trendy, bold colorways are what make this piece stand out from the rest.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of striped
Adjective
  • Their alternating stories portray a Europe that exploits gifted children, while rigid class and gender expectations leave both protagonists struggling to pursue forbidden ambitions.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • As a forbidden attraction grows between the two men, tragedy unleashes supernatural forces upon their deeply religious community.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of forbidden
Verb
  • In the novels, Violet is described as a small, frail cadet with dark black hair subtly streaked with silver who requires significantly more dragon-riding practice and precision than her peers.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Hike Waimea Canyon Carved into Kaua‘i’s volcanic landscape, Waimea Canyon is streaked with red earth and green vegetation that shift with the light.
    — Kevin Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of streaked
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  • Talarico, serving in 2023 as a Texas state representative, voted against a bill that prohibited certain gender transition surgeries, puberty blockers, and hormone treatments for minors.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
  • As a condition of his federal-court sentence, Lewton is prohibited from outfitting or guiding hunters for a full year.
    — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of prohibited
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  • This makes the card significantly more rewarding for travelers, as the credit can be applied toward broad in-flight expenses, including Wi-Fi, which was explicitly excluded under the old discount system.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • As for the wrestler’s third wife Sky Daily — under Florida law, as surviving spouse — she is entitled to one‑third of her late husband’s estate even if the will or trust excluded her.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of excluded
Verb
  • The script has been closely guarded in the period leading up to next week’s AFM in Los Angeles in ways generally reserved for the biggest IP.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, my mother ferociously guarded her friendships with open-minded neighbors.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of guarded
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  • He was born into enslavement in Edgefield District, South Carolina, bound by laws that forbade Black literacy.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Reservoirs have already fallen perilously low -- with one lake so dry this year that a small town nearby let its Little League field go dry and temporarily forbade residents from washing cars or watering lawns.
    — Hannah Knowles The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of forbade
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  • The report also stated that Tucker was banned from returning to two of those spas, a claim Tucker’s legal team denied.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon and Virginia have already banned the sale of precise geolocation data.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026
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“Barred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barred. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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