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
Finch Walker, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The existing state laws that have been passed include barring deepfakes in specific instances, limiting the collection of certain personal information and requiring more transparency from companies.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Speaking of Pulte, three GOP senators voted Thursday for a measure barring him from serving simultaneously as acting national intelligence director while leading FHFA.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
His party failed to win a supermajority, barring him from amending the constitution to give up Armenia’s claims to the Nagorno-Karabakh region, a central demand of Azerbaijan as a precondition for a lasting peace deal.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2026
Blanche, on June 2, told a House subcommittee that the Justice Department had permanently abandoned plans for the fund in the face of that criticism, and a federal judge’s injunction temporarily barring the fund from operating.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 8 June 2026
But if neither Ferrari can make an early move, barring any weather or goofiness, Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen have the edge.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Connecticut passed a law in 2024 barring medical debt from consumer credit reports.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
Hezbollah fighters will not stop, Blanford said, barring a deal that would have to include the group.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 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
In addition to barring county employees from cooperating with ICE, the measure stops ICE and Border Patrol from housing immigrant detainees in Allegheny County Jail and bars officers from accessing Allegheny's databases and other equipment as part of their operations.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The existing state laws that have been passed include barring deepfakes in specific instances, limiting the collection of certain personal information and requiring more transparency from companies.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Speaking of Pulte, three GOP senators voted Thursday for a measure barring him from serving simultaneously as acting national intelligence director while leading FHFA.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
His party failed to win a supermajority, barring him from amending the constitution to give up Armenia’s claims to the Nagorno-Karabakh region, a central demand of Azerbaijan as a precondition for a lasting peace deal.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2026
Blanche, on June 2, told a House subcommittee that the Justice Department had permanently abandoned plans for the fund in the face of that criticism, and a federal judge’s injunction temporarily barring the fund from operating.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 8 June 2026
But if neither Ferrari can make an early move, barring any weather or goofiness, Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen have the edge.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Connecticut passed a law in 2024 barring medical debt from consumer credit reports.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
Hezbollah fighters will not stop, Blanford said, barring a deal that would have to include the group.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barring
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
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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Despite the many hazards, backyard cookouts have survived–and thankfully techniques evolved into a greener, cleaner, high-tech art and science without striping away the basic principles of cooking under the stars with fire.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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As the mid-2010s continued, Barcelona increasingly pulled from Catalan’s flag and motifs, weaving yellow and orange accents into collars, trim, sleeve details, and striping.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The Transport Workers Union has prevailed once again in its destructive effort to get the state Legislature to once again pass a bill outright prohibiting one-person train operation (OPTO) in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s vast subway system.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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In 2023, a Mayday Health mobile billboard truck in Boise was asked to leave city limits due to a city code prohibiting mobile billboards.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
Verb
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San Antonio went into halftime with a 76-49 lead over the Knicks, the largest lead by a road team in Finals history, excluding the 2020 Covid-19 bubble series.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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IndieWire’s criteria for inclusion on the Specialized Chart looks at independent and mini-major distributors with films that at their widest release at any point are below 500 screens, excluding event cinema, re-releases, and major Bollywood or Chinese North American releases.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Anunoby had been calling for the ball because no one was guarding him.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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With five miles of walls and hundreds of cannons guarding the harbor, Suomenlinna squelched the Russian threat (at least for the time being).—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
Noun
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More grounded than Scarface and tenfold beyond The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990), the film focuses on Eliot Ness' attempt to bring down Al Capone during the 1930s prohibition.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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But our children deserve more than prohibition alone.—
Belonging Forum,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Preposition
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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
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“Barring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barring. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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