as in prohibits
to order not to do or use or to be done or used
smoking is forbidden throughout the building we forbid you to see him
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Recent Examples of forbids
Elordi’s Nate, a controlling alpha engaged to Sydney Sweeney’s hyperfemme Cassie, forbids his wife to work outside their retro suburban home, stranding her amid shag carpeting and yellow wallpaper.
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Judy Berman, Time, 27 May 2026
The bill forbids the forming of a superleague (aka the SEC and Big Ten joining forces).
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Andersen notes that while this level of mixed use is essential for sustainability, it is constantly challenged by outdated legislation that often forbids such mixing.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The Fair Housing Act forbids exclusionary practices, such as housing designated for a particular group, putting federal funds out of reach for LGBTQ-specific housing.
—Jessica Blough, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
That is especially true of the right of publicity, with NIL as a subset—this right forbids misappropriation of a person’s unique and marketable qualities, including their NIL, signature, voice, nickname or myriad other identifying traits of commercial value.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 May 2026
The legislation, the Tribune-Review reported, bans employees or contractors from inquiring about immigration status and forbids law enforcement to take action based on immigration status.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has agreed to a new transportation access plan with the city’s new pro soccer team that forbids people planning to attend matches from driving directly to White Stadium or parking on surrounding streets.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
The passage of the two ordinances forbids that from happening.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Judy Berman, Time, 27 May 2026
The bill forbids the forming of a superleague (aka the SEC and Big Ten joining forces).
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Andersen notes that while this level of mixed use is essential for sustainability, it is constantly challenged by outdated legislation that often forbids such mixing.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The Fair Housing Act forbids exclusionary practices, such as housing designated for a particular group, putting federal funds out of reach for LGBTQ-specific housing.
—Jessica Blough, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
That is especially true of the right of publicity, with NIL as a subset—this right forbids misappropriation of a person’s unique and marketable qualities, including their NIL, signature, voice, nickname or myriad other identifying traits of commercial value.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 May 2026
The legislation, the Tribune-Review reported, bans employees or contractors from inquiring about immigration status and forbids law enforcement to take action based on immigration status.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has agreed to a new transportation access plan with the city’s new pro soccer team that forbids people planning to attend matches from driving directly to White Stadium or parking on surrounding streets.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
The passage of the two ordinances forbids that from happening.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forbids
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The law, which took effect immediately and came days before next Tuesday's primary, prohibits any person — including federal agents — from accessing voter rolls or election technology without a court order.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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At issue in the case was the Boston Trust Act, which prohibits Boston Police and other city departments from cooperating with ICE on civil immigration detainers.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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The law bans fees on the tax or tip portions of customers’ bills.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The bill’s backers are considering more guidelines to make sure the bill only specifically bans those agents who participated in the ongoing immigration crackdown, Gonzalez said.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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“Forbids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forbids. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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