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
Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
On secondary roads like Kuwohi, buses, motorhomes, vans longer than 25 feet, and passenger vehicles towing trailers are prohibited.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
At least one expensive script change was made necessary when an attorney for Jackson’s estate noticed the singer’s 1994 settlement with accuser Jordan Chandler prohibited the plaintiff from being mentioned in any films about the singer.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Objects indispensable to a population’s survival – including water treatment plants – are prohibited as military targets under the Geneva Conventions.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Dickinson said that native species are prohibited as pets because officials do not want people being able to take native animals out of the wild.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Public colleges and universities are also prohibited from using state or federal funding to support programs or campus activities that promote such organizations.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Violence, threats of violence and property damage are prohibited, and can result in immediate removal from the program.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
This Promotion is void outside the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, and where prohibited.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 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
During the committee meeting, Florian suggested revisiting a ban on plastic bags after the city prohibited helium balloon launches two years ago.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
On secondary roads like Kuwohi, buses, motorhomes, vans longer than 25 feet, and passenger vehicles towing trailers are prohibited.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
At least one expensive script change was made necessary when an attorney for Jackson’s estate noticed the singer’s 1994 settlement with accuser Jordan Chandler prohibited the plaintiff from being mentioned in any films about the singer.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Objects indispensable to a population’s survival – including water treatment plants – are prohibited as military targets under the Geneva Conventions.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Dickinson said that native species are prohibited as pets because officials do not want people being able to take native animals out of the wild.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Public colleges and universities are also prohibited from using state or federal funding to support programs or campus activities that promote such organizations.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Violence, threats of violence and property damage are prohibited, and can result in immediate removal from the program.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
This Promotion is void outside the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, and where prohibited.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibited
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Less than an hour’s drive from the holiday markets, on the way to Salla and its forbidden frontier, hundreds of Finnish soldiers are training to repel any future Russian invasion.—
Liam Denning,
Bloomberg,
12 Mar. 2026
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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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On the supply side, China, Thailand, Pakistan and South Korea have restricted exports, while Russia has banned gasoline exports amid the war with Ukraine.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Travelers to Thailand are being reminded that electronic cigarettes are strictly banned in the country — with violators facing steep fines or even prison time.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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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
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Director Gil Junger spent half a million dollars on a shot the studio forbade him from filming.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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And Stanford forbade spontaneous demonstrations across much of campus.—
Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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