DISBARRED Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

disbarred

verb

past tense of disbar

as in excluded

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This makes the card significantly more rewarding for travelers, as the credit can be applied toward broad in-flight expenses, including Wi-Fi, which was explicitly excluded under the old discount system.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
As for the wrestler’s third wife Sky Daily — under Florida law, as surviving spouse — she is entitled to one‑third of her late husband’s estate even if the will or trust excluded her.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of excluded

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His five runs prevented matched Durbin and Minnesota Twins infielder Brooks Lee among AL third basemen.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
In September of 2025, a De’Von Achane sliver of a foot stepping out of bounds prevented the Dolphins from taking a late lead on the eventual AFC champions.

— Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of prevented

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In 2022, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the IIHF banned the country from participating in international tournaments, citing security, safety and competition integrity concerns.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2026
This was not a surprise; Mexico’s Constitution banned slavery, and so, too, did the California state Constitution.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of banned

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Peltola's campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee have denied having any involvement in his campaign.

— Dan Mangan, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
The 30-year-old Williams couldn’t be denied opening the fourth quarter, immediately knocking down a pull-up jumper to extend the lead.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of denied

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Other common violations include washing cars at home, filling pools and power washing, which are all disallowed.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
According to its June 30, 2026 petition, the IRS disallowed several million dollars in business deductions.

— Carolyn Schenck, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of disallowed

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By comparison, the prewar sanctions that devastated Iran’s economy, hobbled its military, and discouraged it from seeking nuclear weapons were a bargain.

— S. C. M. Paine, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026
One card was from a Syrian woman whose family discouraged her from sitting for an on camera to share her experiences as a refugee – so Sachs settles for filming a tribute to the woman’s cooking skills.

— Will Tizard, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026

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