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forbidden

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verb

past participle of forbid

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of forbidden
Adjective
The clever canine is captured standing frozen, waiting for the all clear, before attempting to climb onto a forbidden couch in a post to the platform by @maltimasi_ on January 30. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025 And while certain foods can increase blood sugars more quickly than others, there are no forbidden foods. Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
Specifically cited in the report was that training exercises at off-site properties must avoid any property damage and live fire training in buildings contracted by the county is forbidden. Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025 The police department revealed parts of its chase policy in February 2024 but the disclosure left out the section about when a police chase is forbidden. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forbidden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forbidden
prohibited
Adjective
  • The list of prohibited and restricted items, as found on the CBP website, includes alcohol, biological materials, firearms, food and produce such as fruits and vegetables, soil, wildlife, fish, and gold, among other items.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
  • For example, Customs and Border Protection in the United States maintains a list of prohibited and restricted items for anyone entering the US and links to other departments if permits are required.
    Erica Kasper, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2024

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“Forbidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forbidden. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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