disbarred

verb

past tense of disbar
as in excluded

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbarred
  1. excluded
  2. prevented
  3. banned
  4. denied
  5. disallowed
  6. discouraged
  7. shut out
  8. hindered
Verb
  • Most systems gradually lose efficiency over 15 to 20 years, and routine mechanical breakdowns, corrosion, rust and deferred maintenance are almost always excluded.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Parents miss work when their child is sick or excluded from school after being exposed.
    — Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of excluded
Verb
  • When the team sprinkled their cages with isopropyl myristate daily, though, the animals did not breed—the compound reliably prevented pregnancy.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
  • The verdicts came after prosecutors argued Dominguez made deliberate choices during the attacks despite symptoms of schizophrenia, while defense attorneys argued his mental illness prevented him from forming criminal intent.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of prevented
Verb
  • Apple employees were banned after a raucous night of celebrations, but were welcomed back decades later when Marc & Rose Hospitality purchased the hotel in 2011.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • When walking down the charming Main Street, you won't be disturbed by honking or traffic since the island has banned cars since 1898.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of banned
Verb
  • This is the franchise that dealt the Wave their worst loss of all, the 1-0 semifinals defeat in San Diego that denied Casey Stoney‘s club, which looked weirdly tentative for long stretches, a 2023 NWSL finals berth at Snapdragon Stadium.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
  • The case was ultimately dismissed and Levine has denied sending the messages.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Definition of denied
Verb
  • But the scattergun decisions emerging from the VAR centre in Dallas led to goals being disallowed for minor ‘offences’ that would never lead to the award of a penalty had the players’ roles been reversed.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Things looked even better for Argentina when Spain had a goal disallowed for what appeared to be a very soft foul by Mikel Merino on an Albiceleste defender that ruled out Williams’ effort.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of disallowed
Verb
  • The city announcement discouraged prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity and recommended people with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teenagers keep outdoor activities brief, move physical activities indoors or reschedule them.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
  • Midway through the final matches on both days, hats came out — despite the accessories being discouraged in the Royal Box.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of discouraged
Verb
  • For the third straight season, the SEC was shut out of the National Championship game.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • And the Cup created new stars, like 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who gained millions of Instagram followers after shutting out Spain.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
Definition of shut out
Verb
  • Many neurodivergent people aren’t hindered by their autism and may not need or want intervention.
    — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
  • Lars Moravy, vice president of vehicle engineering, said Tesla has a good relationship with NHTSA and does not expect to be hindered by federal regulations.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Definition of hindered
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