as in prohibiting
the act of ordering that something not be done or used
most of the restaurant's customers applauded the barring of the use of cell phones in the dining room
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as in except
not including
we'll be there, barring rain or some other unexpected problem
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as in forbidding
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 excluding
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 guarding
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 barring
Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
The barring of the Russian Pavilion follows the announcement that nations such as Russia and Israel which have been accused of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court will be ineligible for awards in the exhibition’s juried competition.
—News Desk, Artforum, 28 Apr. 2026
Gen Z is 'monkey barring' — not cheating.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The Supreme Court is considering an emergency application by pharmaceutical companies that produce mifepristone to lift a lower court's ruling barring the drug from being dispensed by telehealth providers or distributed by mail as litigation continues.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 11 May 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder are going to win the NBA Championship, barring any sort of injury.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Each came from a group called Neighbors First, which has been attacking Hernandez, a democratic socialist, over her votes against police hiring and her opposition to a law barring homeless encampments near schools.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Checks will go out within 10 business days after the settlement final approval is granted, barring any appeals.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Justice Kagan, in her dissent joined by Justices Sotomayor and Jackson, offers a cleaner, more persuasive account of the legislative history as showing Congress’s intention of barring at least some practices based on their effect on minority voting, whatever their purpose.
—Stephen L. Carter, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Board members had signed nondisclosure agreements barring them from discussing information related to the search, partly to protect candidates’ current employment.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
While the murder acquittal does take life without parole off the table, the sentence means Rivera will nonetheless, barring appeals, likely spend the rest of his life in prison.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
As expected, Jude largely presents his vignettes at an observational distance, barring, of course, the FaceTime conversations.
—Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
The barring of the Russian Pavilion follows the announcement that nations such as Russia and Israel which have been accused of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court will be ineligible for awards in the exhibition’s juried competition.
—News Desk, Artforum, 28 Apr. 2026
Gen Z is 'monkey barring' — not cheating.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
This being Year One of the rebuild, the internal options to fill that out are scarce, barring an absolute best-case scenario trajectory.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The Supreme Court is considering an emergency application by pharmaceutical companies that produce mifepristone to lift a lower court's ruling barring the drug from being dispensed by telehealth providers or distributed by mail as litigation continues.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 11 May 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder are going to win the NBA Championship, barring any sort of injury.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Each came from a group called Neighbors First, which has been attacking Hernandez, a democratic socialist, over her votes against police hiring and her opposition to a law barring homeless encampments near schools.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Checks will go out within 10 business days after the settlement final approval is granted, barring any appeals.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Justice Kagan, in her dissent joined by Justices Sotomayor and Jackson, offers a cleaner, more persuasive account of the legislative history as showing Congress’s intention of barring at least some practices based on their effect on minority voting, whatever their purpose.
—Stephen L. Carter, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Board members had signed nondisclosure agreements barring them from discussing information related to the search, partly to protect candidates’ current employment.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
While the murder acquittal does take life without parole off the table, the sentence means Rivera will nonetheless, barring appeals, likely spend the rest of his life in prison.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barring
Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
1 June 2020
Verb
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The fieldhouse will include 10 basketball courts, 14 volleyball courts, court striping for 20 pickleball courts, a concession area and a 250-person meeting room.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Traffic mitigation measures included planting tall trees and striping the road entrances red to preserve drivers’ line of sight.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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According to the district attorney’s office, children ages 11 to 14 accounted for nearly 62% of e-motorcycle crashes statewide despite California law prohibiting riders under 16 from operating e-motorcycles.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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The Cannes Film Festival updated its dress code in 2025, prohibiting guests from showing nudity or wearing voluminous outfits on the red carpet.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Depending on titles, MK2 Films represents worldwide rights, excluding North America, to a selection of features restored through the Foundation’s World Cinema Project.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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In a video call with reporters, Eskamani said the suspension allows time to craft new rules excluding sloths from being allowed to be kept as pets or for exhibition.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Let conversation improve the work instead of guarding it too tightly.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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The former South Carolina standout handled the ball well and showcased her ability to attack the rim when a slower defender was guarding her.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The reforms led to the creation of the forward pass and the banning of dangerous formations.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Magyar’s focus on the economy means reform of Hungary’s draconian anti-LGBTQ+ laws, which currently includes the banning of Pride marches and fines for promoting homosexuality in schools, may not be a priority.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
Verb
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The shower's peak will be strongest for those watching from the southern hemisphere tropics, where up to 50 meteors may be seen streaking across the night sky each hour under ideal conditions, according to the American Meteor Society.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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But the thoroughbred colt nosed his way into the action down the stretch, and suddenly Golden Tempo and jockey Jose Ortiz were streaking past the field, favorites in the rear view.—
Emily Ohman,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
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“Barring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barring. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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