1
as in to ban
to make or declare contrary to the law
a push to outlaw smoking in all public buildings
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as in to prohibit
to order not to do or use or to be done or used
fed up with the constant interruptions, the physician has outlawed all cell phone use from his office
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as in bandit
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Recent Examples of outlaw
Yuras Karmanau, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Iran's restrictions on alcohol date back to the Islamic Revolution in 1979, when religious authorities outlawed production and sale for most citizens.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
This time, his Bride (Buckley) not only comes alive, but also ignites a cultural revolution as the outlaw lovers embark on a cross-country crime spree.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
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Verb
In the wake of the protests, hundreds of independent media outlets and nongovernmental organizations were shut down and outlawed.
—Yuras Karmanau, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Iran's restrictions on alcohol date back to the Islamic Revolution in 1979, when religious authorities outlawed production and sale for most citizens.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
Season 2 explores where this chaos comes from, and the difficulty in distinguishing the sheriff from the outlaw.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
This time, his Bride (Buckley) not only comes alive, but also ignites a cultural revolution as the outlaw lovers embark on a cross-country crime spree.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlaw
Verb
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The directive banned local law enforcement from acting on warrants of removal and prohibited ICE agents from accessing Fairfax County police buildings.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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When the war in Ukraine began in 2022, Kyiv banned weapons exports.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The directive banned local law enforcement from acting on warrants of removal and prohibited ICE agents from accessing Fairfax County police buildings.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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The weir prohibits the flow of saltwater into the lagoon and impedes the draining of sediment from the lagoon into the ocean.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Police arrested one of four snowball bandits caught on camera clobbering the cops with snow.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
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These proposals reflect hardening congressional sentiment toward Abuja at a moment when jihadist and bandit violence has impacted millions across the region.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Some human rights groups and pundits have objected, however, saying the bans limit free speech and criminalize legitimate expressions of support for the Palestinian cause.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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They were followed by a sweeping security crackdown that criminalized dissent and reshaped the city’s legal system.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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This included cost analysts and schedulers, who were forbidden to work on the mission because the President’s budget request eliminated the probe program entirely.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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Since New York’s Constitution forbids both partisan gerrymandering and mid-decade redistricting, the only option for Dems to game the midterm map here was to have a judge intervene.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Whatley said those policies threaten law enforcement officers and public safety, arguing that criminals belong behind bars and pledging to continue backing law enforcement.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The decisive action of the Mexican government is positive for families on both sides of the border who suffer the devastating consequences of the activities of these transnational criminals.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Basis for the suit to illegalize the union, lawyers explained, is the difference in race between the participants.—
sandiegouniontribune.com,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
28 Feb. 2018
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Rather than negotiating a political agreement, Madrid decided to illegalize Basque political parties allegedly linked with terrorism and to prosecute their leaders.—
Sergi Pardos-Prado,
Washington Post,
28 Oct. 2017
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Once known for its pirate history, the town now serves as a base for rafting, kayaking, and zip-lining above the canyon.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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The third, Thomas Jefferson, fought the Barbary pirates without a formal declaration.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Outlaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlaw. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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