as in forbidden
that may not be permitted
there will be no toleration for smoking and other prohibited activities
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as in banned
to order not to do or use or to be done or used
the city prohibits swimming in the lake after dark
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Recent Examples of prohibited
Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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
Travelers can visit the CBP website to learn more about prohibited and restricted items.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2024
The alleged owner of the alligator has been charged with keeping a prohibited and dangerous exotic species, according to the Monmouth County SPCA.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 21 Jan. 2023
For a full list of prohibited and permissible items, visit https://www.vangoghphx.com/faq.
—Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 24 Aug. 2021
Danielle Kaeding, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
What items are prohibited at Innings Festival 2026?
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The ordinance also prohibited e-bikes on public sidewalks, drainage ditches, culverts, channels, athletic courts or gyms.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Under the Chemical Weapons Convention, nerve agents like Novichoks are tightly controlled, and any deliberate use against humans is prohibited.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
Police said a notice of closure has been posted, advising that the establishment is prohibited from operating in any capacity.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Now that Basant is officially over, according to Punjabi law, kite flying is back to being prohibited.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Being ‘monitored’ does not mean a substance is prohibited; right now there are no restrictions on GLP-1 use among professional athletes.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The technique is banned by statute in at least one state and prohibited or restricted to low-speeds by some police agencies.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
There is, however, room for questions about where the line between prohibited and acceptable political involvement will fall in practice.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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
Travelers can visit the CBP website to learn more about prohibited and restricted items.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2024
The alleged owner of the alligator has been charged with keeping a prohibited and dangerous exotic species, according to the Monmouth County SPCA.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 21 Jan. 2023
For a full list of prohibited and permissible items, visit https://www.vangoghphx.com/faq.
—Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 24 Aug. 2021
Verb
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said parking on the shoulder of the highway near Meyers Beach is prohibited while the ice caves remain open.
—Danielle Kaeding, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
What items are prohibited at Innings Festival 2026?
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The ordinance also prohibited e-bikes on public sidewalks, drainage ditches, culverts, channels, athletic courts or gyms.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Under the Chemical Weapons Convention, nerve agents like Novichoks are tightly controlled, and any deliberate use against humans is prohibited.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
Police said a notice of closure has been posted, advising that the establishment is prohibited from operating in any capacity.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Now that Basant is officially over, according to Punjabi law, kite flying is back to being prohibited.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Being ‘monitored’ does not mean a substance is prohibited; right now there are no restrictions on GLP-1 use among professional athletes.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The technique is banned by statute in at least one state and prohibited or restricted to low-speeds by some police agencies.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibited
Adjective
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Women, whether secular or religious, remain forbidden to read, write or tell stories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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One of Japan’s most beloved television personalities — and a perennial favorite-host winner — Matsuko brings her sharp insight and commanding presence to a forbidden auction staged in a mysterious underground space.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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Petrosian will compete as a neutral athlete after Russia was banned from the Olympics for its invasion of Ukraine, and as a result, the country has not participated in international competition in years.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Debate swirls around whether these financial behemoths should be banned.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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King Henry’s laws adamantly forbade chattel slavery, outlawed colonialism, and created an economically robust, financially solvent Black state, one not dependent on the transatlantic slave trade.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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By season 1's conclusion, Fisk has taken over the city's government as mayor, locked away any potential threats to his power in a secret prison, installed his own shadow force of corrupt cops to exact his will, outlawed vigilanteism, and declared martial law.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The International Skating Union long forbade the use of lyrics in any discipline besides ice dance, forcing athletes to perform to older pieces of music — often classical tunes, such as piano concertos.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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And the Trotskyites were so much better at beating the Stalinists in argument, the Stalinists, in true Stalinist fashion, forbade their members from debating with the Trotskyites.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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