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as in pubs
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
a bar that serves meals as well as drinks
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as in tribunals
an assembly of persons for the administration of justice
rather than try and convict the alleged murderer in the mass media, let justice be done at the bar
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as in obstacles
something that makes movement or progress difficult
the complication of the molecule is the biggest bar to reproducing it
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as in standards
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
we need to raise the bar for what is acceptable behavior in this situation
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as in prohibits
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 bans
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 guards
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 bars
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The coastal Georgia man arrested in 2018 and accused of torturing, killing and burying his two teenage children in the backyard of the family’s mobile home will spend the rest of his life behind bars after reaching a plea deal.
—Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
But here, the two staircases that lead from the marble foyer up to the check-in desks, restaurants, and bars have their own grandeur, something more restrained but still lavish.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
However, Janes will spend some time behind bars.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2026
She was initially ordered to serve her sentence at her daughter’s home, but a 2019 court ruling placed her behind bars for violating the terms of her confinement.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
On a bright afternoon along Biscayne Boulevard, a Route 3 bus pulls up already packed, bodies pressed against windows, riders gripping overhead bars just to stay upright.
—Yaelis Pena, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Here’s your guide to 26 rooftop bars and restaurants around town — including two of the newest additions to the scene.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Many bars settled on Kensington Avenue, close enough to attract workers but away from Pullman’s restricted area.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
In 2022, a judge found Jackson intellectually disabled, which bars him from the death penalty.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Connecticut now bars medical debt from consumer credit reports, and legislators are pushing to get hospitals to provide more financial aid to patients.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
The plea bars Gutierrez from driving for five years.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The bill bars the Office of the State Controller from transferring money back to the general fund from June 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers allege those organizations have engaged in political activity prohibited under federal tax law, which bars 501(c)(3) groups from participating in campaigns for or against candidates.
—Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The law, which takes effect July 1, bars courts and other adjudicatory bodies from enforcing provisions of foreign or religious law, with particular emphasis on the Islamic code known as Sharia law.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Hence a new lawsuit challenging a medical scholarship administered by the Department of Health and Human Services that bars applicants who don’t have Native Hawaiian ancestry.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
That’s how the system is supposed to work, and our agencies will keep at it as long as there are fraudsters around to put behind bars.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The coastal Georgia man arrested in 2018 and accused of torturing, killing and burying his two teenage children in the backyard of the family’s mobile home will spend the rest of his life behind bars after reaching a plea deal.
—Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
But here, the two staircases that lead from the marble foyer up to the check-in desks, restaurants, and bars have their own grandeur, something more restrained but still lavish.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
However, Janes will spend some time behind bars.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2026
She was initially ordered to serve her sentence at her daughter’s home, but a 2019 court ruling placed her behind bars for violating the terms of her confinement.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
On a bright afternoon along Biscayne Boulevard, a Route 3 bus pulls up already packed, bodies pressed against windows, riders gripping overhead bars just to stay upright.
—Yaelis Pena, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Here’s your guide to 26 rooftop bars and restaurants around town — including two of the newest additions to the scene.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Many bars settled on Kensington Avenue, close enough to attract workers but away from Pullman’s restricted area.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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The effort faces an uphill battle, as Florida’s Constitution bars the drawing of districts with the intent to favor or disfavor a party.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
In 2022, a judge found Jackson intellectually disabled, which bars him from the death penalty.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Connecticut now bars medical debt from consumer credit reports, and legislators are pushing to get hospitals to provide more financial aid to patients.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
The plea bars Gutierrez from driving for five years.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The bill bars the Office of the State Controller from transferring money back to the general fund from June 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers allege those organizations have engaged in political activity prohibited under federal tax law, which bars 501(c)(3) groups from participating in campaigns for or against candidates.
—Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The law, which takes effect July 1, bars courts and other adjudicatory bodies from enforcing provisions of foreign or religious law, with particular emphasis on the Islamic code known as Sharia law.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Hence a new lawsuit challenging a medical scholarship administered by the Department of Health and Human Services that bars applicants who don’t have Native Hawaiian ancestry.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bars
Noun
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Natalia Bryant beams at the Calvin Klein euphoria Elixirs launch experience in Los Angeles on April 21.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The device works by comparing the time lag between two beams of light traveling through the fiber optic cable in the spiraling coils and back.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Real Madrid and Barcelona are both riding 20-plus-year streaks of playing in the Champions League.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Track your stats, build daily streaks, and measure your sharp eye with win rates and total games played.—
Rachel Jacoby Zoldan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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While their mounds can be unsightly in lawns, the ants do not sting.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Stale ashtrays and spittoons were everywhere, along with wastebaskets surrounded by mounds of misaimed and crumpled papers.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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While his fans celebrated in the stands, City’s talisman sent the millions of viewers sitting in pubs and at home a message.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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As the vessel toured Baja California, Diana Sanders of Vacaville sampled tequila shots — 14 or 15 in total — from six ship taverns, tequileras and pubs, according to court documents.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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But through a series of deft legal maneuvers—joined to the ever more ambitious self-concepts of some international legal tribunals—Mauritius was able to win a second legal victory at another international tribunal, for the law of the sea.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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The position will also represent the department in front of administrative tribunals such as the State Personnel Board and the California Department of Human Resources as well as assist the attorney general’s office on civil litigation matters.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Rams boss Les Snead and Chiefs leadership tandem Andy Reid and Brett Veach don’t seem hindered by obstacles either, despite later draft slots and paying future Hall of Fame quarterbacks.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The obstacles along the way fueled Jones’ drive to succeed.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Some models feature replaceable blades, like the Milk Street Kitchen Precision peeler, which retails for $30, but by peeler standards that’s high.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility The hotel is fully compliant with ADA standards, and has five accessible Deluxe rooms designed to accommodate guests with limited mobility and disabilities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The platform prohibits creators from owning or creating new channels following a termination.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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The order prohibits Pearce from contacting Jackson or coming within 500 feet of her home or workplace or within 100 feet of her vehicle.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Bars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bars. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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