forbiddances

plural of forbiddance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forbiddances
Noun
  • Then-Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and medical-marijuana patients filed the lawsuit in 2022 challenging the prohibitions.
    Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Annabel Rothschild, an assistant professor of computer science at Bard College, said she’s found that blanket rules and prohibitions have been less effective than a personal address and appeal to social responsibility.
    Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Traditional retirement plans—like a 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), SEP-IRA, or traditional IRA—offer tax breaks now, though withdrawals are taxed later.
    Kara Stevens, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
  • In her model, our brains constantly predict and prepare to meet the body's energy needs—a biological bank account, tracking deposits and withdrawals of resources.
    Andrew Mawson, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • On three occasions, Suárez served suspensions for biting an opponent.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
  • These suspensions have happened despite Zuckerberg spending thousands of dollars on Meta.
    John Tufts, IndyStar, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Forbiddances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forbiddances. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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