FORBIDDANCES Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

forbiddances

noun

plural of forbiddance

as in prohibitions

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That’s where the Senate bill comes in, with prohibitions on pro athletes playing college sports, firm limits on eligibility and transfers, restrictions on some conference realignment, and a higher cap on schools’ spending to pay and retain athletes.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
But others said that tariffs have led some manufacturers to boost costs for their consumers, adding to the cost-prohibitions that have softened demand for RVs.

— Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of prohibitions

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For example, a Roth conversion may push you into an IRMAA bracket, but the long-term tax benefits of a Roth—tax-free withdrawals and no RMDs—could offset the costs.

— Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Court filings detail declining applications, enrollment, student withdrawals The court filings shed light on the recent decline in Wisconsin in international students, from undergraduate to doctoral, as well as visiting researchers and professors.

— Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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In August, Hockey Canada announced continued suspensions for four of the five members but reinstated Formenton effective immediately.

— Janson Duench, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Of course, a catalog filled with percentages, peptides, acids, suspensions, and microemulsions can still require a bit of decoding.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026

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