as in prohibition
an order that something not be done or used
there's a standing embargo against the use of foul language in this house
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Recent Examples of embargo
Tom Caffery, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
The movie was met with a 78% Rotten Tomatoes score from around 60 critics once the review embargo ended on Wednesday, April 29.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
While official, full, critics reviews for Wuthering Heights are embargoed till closer to the film’s Feb. 13 release date, Warner Bros. Pictures allowed press to release social media reaction to screenings this week.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
This has seemed like a questionable investment, ever since the first OPEC embargo, as well as the Iranian revolution.
—Tom Caffery, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
The movie was met with a 78% Rotten Tomatoes score from around 60 critics once the review embargo ended on Wednesday, April 29.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
His comments were embargoed until Saturday morning.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
While official, full, critics reviews for Wuthering Heights are embargoed till closer to the film’s Feb. 13 release date, Warner Bros. Pictures allowed press to release social media reaction to screenings this week.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embargo
Noun
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Other cruise lines are altering itineraries to route around places affected by the temporary prohibition.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Managers at various locations have already lifted prohibitions on hunting stands that damage trees and training hunting dogs, using vehicles to retrieve animals and hunting along trails, according to an NPCA review of site regulations the organization recently performed after learning of the order.—
Todd Richmond,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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For example, a West Virginia law passed in early 2025 gives teachers more power to exclude disruptive students from their classrooms.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Products governed by a trade deal with Canada and Mexico also were excluded.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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These bans codify private rules into law.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Reversing the bans would make city and state residents less safe, Denver City Councilwoman Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez said.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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Obama believes norms that prevent the expansion of executive power may need to be codified into law.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The research team led by Schlamminger performed a completely blind analysis, randomizing the values of the masses used to prevent experimenter bias.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Season 2 picked up 11 Emmy wins, but Season 3 was shut out with 13 nominations.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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The city that built out, not up, offered land aplenty — acres at first, then smaller and smaller parcels, fine and dandy, just so long as the front door shut out the world and the back door opened onto a yard, green, clean, and most of all private.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Little can be ruled out at this point.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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The main concern with this activity would be damaging winds, although isolated hail cannot be ruled out.—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Even if his age precluded him from indulging in the traditional post-race celebrations of enjoying some champagne in Japan.—
Glen Levy,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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But that also would not preclude Iran from someday moving to shut the strait again.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Lakers were the tortoise by the game’s final buzzer, clearly gassed after trying to halt the revolving door of Oklahoma City bench options.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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The 2-2 draw halted San Diego’s five-match losing streak in MLS play, but stretched its winless run across all competitions to nine matches.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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“Embargo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embargo. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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