debars

verb

present tense third-person singular of debar
as in excludes
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of the judge debarred all of the reporters from the courtroom

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debars
  1. excludes
  2. bans
  3. prevents
  4. prohibits
  5. eliminates
  6. bars
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  • That figure excludes the fungi, the microscopic mites and the viruses that infect the bacteria themselves.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Car warranty coverage typically excludes wear-and-tear repairs, such as tires, brakes and suspension work, which are among the most common issues drivers face.
    — Emily Mercer, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of excludes
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  • Moroccans worry the new French law, which bans unsolicited cold calls, could have a negative impact on Morocco’s job market.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The ordinance bans Class 3 e-bikes and e-motorcycles from parks in Centennial, as well as open areas and trails.
    — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of bans
Verb
  • Specifically, the order prevents the town and its officials from holding a vote on, approving, adopting or taking any action to implement Resolution 26-25 concerning the Circle T Data Center, including at the special meeting underway on Monday.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • These animals are born with a condition that prevents their vertebrae from fully developing.
    — Kelly Lambert, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of prevents
Verb
  • The group of state attorneys general said in its initial filing that the merger would violate the Clayton Antitrust Act, which is the more-than-100-year-old law that prohibits anticompetitive mergers and acquisitions.
    — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Therefore, rules and regulations cannot allow dogs when the declaration prohibits dogs in units.
    — Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of prohibits
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  • Testing it myself, the case nearly eliminates the protrusion.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Other menu items that set the place apart include the Tomato Pie, which eliminates the mozzarella, and the East Coast White Pie that’s heavy on the garlic and multiple cheeses.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of eliminates
Verb
  • Recently ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov escalates tensions by publicly demanding wartime elections, challenging Zelensky’s authority even as Ukraine’s constitution bars national votes under martial law and protests follow his removal.
    — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Friedman said Forbes’ employee handbook—which, according to the Times, requires staff to seek permission before engaging in outside business activities and bars personal gain from company relationships—likely functions as a binding contract.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of bars
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