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
Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
That includes barring users under 18 from interacting with or creating chatbots.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 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
And at a community meeting last month, some residents called for regulations barring outsiders from the area.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 29 May 2026
Before the recess, Senate Republicans pressed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to agree to restrictions on where the fund’s taxpayer money could go — such as barring people who had assaulted police officers and committed other violent offenses during 2021’s Capitol riot.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
To be sure, barring an Eric Swalwell-style implosion by Becerra or Steyer, depending on who finishes in the top two, the next governor of California will almost certainly be a Democrat.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
His Interior Department has lifted Biden-era restrictions barring drilling across much of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska and is now drawing up plans to streamline permitting for oil projects in the territory.
—Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Wolff originally sued in state court in New York under a law barring lawsuits designed to silence critics.
—Arkansas Online, 24 May 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
Connecticut passed a law in 2024 barring medical debt from consumer credit reports.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
That includes barring users under 18 from interacting with or creating chatbots.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 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
And at a community meeting last month, some residents called for regulations barring outsiders from the area.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 29 May 2026
Before the recess, Senate Republicans pressed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to agree to restrictions on where the fund’s taxpayer money could go — such as barring people who had assaulted police officers and committed other violent offenses during 2021’s Capitol riot.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
To be sure, barring an Eric Swalwell-style implosion by Becerra or Steyer, depending on who finishes in the top two, the next governor of California will almost certainly be a Democrat.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
His Interior Department has lifted Biden-era restrictions barring drilling across much of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska and is now drawing up plans to streamline permitting for oil projects in the territory.
—Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Wolff originally sued in state court in New York under a law barring lawsuits designed to silence critics.
—Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barring
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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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In Miami-Dade, Bal Harbour passed an ordinance prohibiting poor doors.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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The agreement also eliminates export restrictions and import duties on raw materials, while prohibiting export monopolies and banning dual pricing on these inputs, to help secure the bloc’s access to critical minerals.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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However, on the earnings call, the management team simply reiterated its guidance for fiscal 2030 next-generation security annual recurring revenue (NGS ARR) — a collection of businesses focused on subscriptions for its cloud-native services, and excluding hardware and legacy products.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
3 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,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Authorities in northeastern Congo have now banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people, and soldiers and police are guarding some burials carried out by aid workers.—
Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Authorities in northeastern Congo have now banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people, and armed soldiers and police are guarding some burials carried out by aid workers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 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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Each dish can track only one satellite at a time and must physically rotate to follow fast-moving LEO satellites streaking across the sky at roughly 17,000 mph (28,000 km/h).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
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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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“Barring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barring. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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