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
Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Breslow had done the interview before the game with the understanding that the selections would be embargoed until later in the day.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
As a close neighbor and key transit point for illicit North Korean activities, China could, for instance, step up efforts to uphold the UN arms embargo on North Korea.
—Mariano-Florentino CuÉllar, Foreign Affairs, 25 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Sanctions mean that the product is embargoed in one of the industry’s biggest markets, which accounts for about one-third of global rum sales.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Breslow had done the interview before the game with the understanding that the selections would be embargoed until later in the day.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Verb
Although official critics' reviews are under embargo, many journalists flooded social media with their gushing reactions to the movie.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
As a close neighbor and key transit point for illicit North Korean activities, China could, for instance, step up efforts to uphold the UN arms embargo on North Korea.
—Mariano-Florentino CuÉllar, Foreign Affairs, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embargo
Noun
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Despite legalization in dozens of states and widespread public support, cannabis brands remain locked out of most major advertising channels due to federal prohibition.—
Cynthia Salarizadeh,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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In addition, the NCAA on Monday clarified that, regardless of college athletes and coaches betting on pro sports, NCAA championships will continue with prohibitions on advertising and sponsorships associated with sports betting.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Before long, judges started interpreting AB 2777 to completely exclude individual defendants.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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While critical local and Indigenous knowledge is recognized in the report, it is largely excluded from assessments, both because weaving it with conventional scientific analysis is difficult or because communities may choose to protect certain knowledge.—
Jessica Beaudette,
The Conversation,
11 Oct. 2025
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Aston Villa's ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans is just the latest example of restrictions placed on Israel's sports teams and fans in recent months.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The complaint notes that there are less restrictive alternatives to an outright ban.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These suburban residents hope that vigilance will prevent the process of neighbourhood change from beginning.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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While the administration frames it as a measure to prevent misuse, the policy raises questions about the consequences for migrants.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Yet having been shut out by midtable flyers Gamba Osaka, who had been chasing an eighth victory in a row, hope remains for a bunched chasing pack that seems hellbent on ensuring a multi-team title race.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The dispute underscores an intensifying divide within the Democratic Party between establishment forces aligned with major donors and progressives who say those same networks are shutting out grassroots women candidates.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Commanders could be without three of their top playmakers tonight, as starting WRs Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown have been ruled out, and Deebo Samuel -- who is averaging nearly 8 targets per game -- is questionable.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Richardson, the Colts’ back-up signal-caller, sustained the eye injury in the locker-room and was quickly ruled out of the game.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With the program proving popular, the decision to expand meant finding someone who could oversee it daily, as Vinson’s administrative duties precluded him from doing so.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Last month, Mangione’s attorneys also filed a 114-page motion in his federal case arguing that federal prosecutors should be precluded from treating it as a death penalty case due to public comments made by Attorney General Pam Bondi.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
9 Oct. 2025
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These instances included pro-Palestinian protests at the Tour de Spain, which caused the event to be temporarily halted amid protests over Israeli cyclists, and soccer games featuring Israeli teams.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Phil Rinn was among those who felt the momentum needed to continue through a general strike, halting the flow of work and consumerism until substantial changes were made.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Embargo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embargo. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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