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Recent Examples of forbiddance
And Khave, despite Tevye’s absolute forbiddance, marries outside the Jewish faith.
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Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
Our unashamed view at National Review is that argument is better than forbiddance, that sunlight is preferable to darkness, and that tolerance, not outrage and cancellation, ought to be our default mode.
—Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 10 Feb. 2022
This proves fast enough for thrills, but not so fast as to trigger parental forbiddance from Popular Mechanics editor in chief Ryan D'Agostino, John's father and my boss.
—Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, 2 Mar. 2017
Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
Our unashamed view at National Review is that argument is better than forbiddance, that sunlight is preferable to darkness, and that tolerance, not outrage and cancellation, ought to be our default mode.
—Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 10 Feb. 2022
This proves fast enough for thrills, but not so fast as to trigger parental forbiddance from Popular Mechanics editor in chief Ryan D'Agostino, John's father and my boss.
—Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, 2 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forbiddance
Noun
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More grounded than Scarface and tenfold beyond The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990), the film focuses on Eliot Ness' attempt to bring down Al Capone during the 1930s prohibition.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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But our children deserve more than prohibition alone.—
Belonging Forum,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The reforms led to the creation of the forward pass and the banning of dangerous formations.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Magyar’s focus on the economy means reform of Hungary’s draconian anti-LGBTQ+ laws, which currently includes the banning of Pride marches and fines for promoting homosexuality in schools, may not be a priority.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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However, the allegation resulted in the immediate removal of Mickelson from the golf grounds and revocation of his longtime membership at the club.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly told CBS Colorado that Bauserman has had several revocations and suspensions of his license over the last 10 years.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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For example, stopping antidepressants or anxiety medication can lead to severe worsening of the condition or potentially dangerous withdrawals.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Generally, earnings can be withdrawn after age 59½ without taxes or penalties — and there are certain exceptions to the 10% penalty on earnings withdrawals before that age.—
Jessica Dickler,Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Just for good measure, Trump’s Agriculture Department almost simultaneously ended a temporary suspension of Mexican cattle imports after screwworms were spotted making a dash for Texas.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Draymond Green got tangled with LeBron James and hit him in the groin, later earning Green a retroactive flagrant foul and an avoidable suspension for Game 5.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The lawsuit asks the Ingham County Circuit Court to declare Kalshi's internet sports betting operation a common law nuisance and to issue a permanent injunction and order of abatement enjoining and restraining Kalshi from engaging in or advertising its internet sports betting operation in Michigan.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Forbiddance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forbiddance. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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