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noun

im-ˈbär-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce embargo (audio)
Definition of embargonext
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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embargo

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verb

as in to exclude

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Recent Examples of embargo
Noun
The Houthis imposed their embargo on the Bab al-Mandab Strait on July 20, days after Iranian officials signaled that the strait would close if American strikes on Iran’s infrastructure continued. — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 30 July 2026 The film is also benefiting from positive reviews from Rotten Tomatoes critics after the embargo for critics lifted on Tuesday morning. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Verb
And unlike with fossil fuels, renewable energy costs aren’t volatile, and their fuel source — sunbeams and wind currents — cannot be embargoed. — Kathleen Biggins, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026 No cartel can embargo the wind. — Jennifer Granholm, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for embargo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embargo
  1. prohibition
  2. exclude
  3. ban
  4. prevent
  5. shut out
  6. rule out
  7. preclude
  8. halt
Noun
  • Blind to Russia’s own staged electoral process, the Kremlin has repeatedly pushed the idea that the martial law prohibition on Ukrainian elections in wartime means Zelensky is illegitimate.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • DeSantis has signed strict legislation into law on the issue, including a prohibition on data centers passing on costs to ratepayers and new authority for local communities to reject data centers from being built.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of prohibition
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  • The administration also pressed allies to exclude Huawei from their 5G networks, arguing that the company posed a national security threat because its equipment could give Beijing backdoor access to critical communications infrastructure.
    — GLORIA XIONG, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Ocalan and other key PKK figures are excluded from the pardon.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of exclude
Noun
  • The action comes months after Congress's vote to overturn a 20-year ban on mining in the area, which opened the door to new copper and nickel mining proposals.
    — Beret Leone, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Weeks before New Hampshire's student ID ban began in June, a federal appeals court put a similar Indiana law back into effect in April.
    — Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of ban
Verb
  • Los Angeles City Council members on Tuesday approved a resolution to remove 12 anti-camping zones around Hollywood, ending a years-long ban that prevented people from sitting, sleeping or camping in certain areas.
    — Brittney Ermon, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Beijing has helped prevent oil prices from spiking to $150 a barrel by slashing its oil imports beyond what many thought possible.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of prevent
Verb
  • The vets drank it, put on blindfolds to shut out distractions, and lay down.
    — Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The Braves had not been shut out since June 27 and were 10-0 in Friday night home games this season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of shut out
Verb
  • Trump also ruled out extending the 60-day ceasefire agreement, which expired Monday, after the deal effectively fell apart.
    — Jenni Reid,Emma Graham, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Summary OpenAI disclosed a two-week pause in reinforcement learning training after an unreleased model called Astra could not be ruled out as reaching Critical, the highest cybersecurity risk tier in its Preparedness Framework.
    — Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of rule out
Verb
  • The authority of objects derives from their imperviousness—but too total an imperviousness precludes writing and action altogether.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Despite reports citing that factor, the Heat not only have not precluded participation by their star offseason acquisition, but would be unable to do so in the void of a current injury.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of preclude
Verb
  • Judges in those cases could make decisions in the coming weeks that could potentially halt the projects across the Big Bend region while the lawsuits play out.
    — Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The legislative proposal follows Abbott’s January directive to state agencies and public universities and colleges to halt new H-1B visas.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026
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