forbiddances

Definition of forbiddancesnext
plural of forbiddance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forbiddances
Noun
  • Not all agencies have implemented prohibitions on shooting at vehicles.
    Ben Jones, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The government increased the number of obstacles to undermine the competitiveness of elections, the ability to run an organized campaign, and this has included not just terrible regulations, but arrests and prohibitions.
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Another risk comes from early withdrawals.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The boycott led to enough withdrawals that PEN’s Jean Stein Award went unawarded for two years and the prize money was instead donated to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.
    James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Regarding out-of-school suspensions, the district has seen a 7% decrease in the use of that discipline when the 2024 and 2025 school years are compared.
    Connye Griffin, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Participating high schools, including Oakland Tech High School in Oakland and Mission Hills High School in San Marcos, adapted their peer support programs to school-specific goals such as providing restorative alternatives to suspensions and teaching students conflict resolution skills.
    Vani Sanganeria, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Forbiddances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forbiddances. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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