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
Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Gender-affirming medical care and changing one’s gender in official documents are prohibited.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
His ruling also prohibited employees from using pronouns or names that differ from the student’s legal ones if the parents object.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Ellis was on felony probation that prohibited him from possessing a firearm, Hilgers noted.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
Eventually, he was issued a sentence that prohibited him from making films and from leaving the country for twenty years.
—H. C. Wilentz, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Desert Diamond Arena reentry policy Reentry is prohibited at all Desert Diamond Arena events.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Given that women in Afghanistan are prohibited from leaving the home without a male guardian, activists say the new law will prevent women from seeking justice even in cases of severe physical violence.
—Mick Krever, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
That generated fear among vape shop owners that much of their inventory would be prohibited for sale, Miklosi said.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 24 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
According to Texas law, cell phones are prohibited within 100 feet of voting stations.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Gender-affirming medical care and changing one’s gender in official documents are prohibited.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
His ruling also prohibited employees from using pronouns or names that differ from the student’s legal ones if the parents object.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Ellis was on felony probation that prohibited him from possessing a firearm, Hilgers noted.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
Eventually, he was issued a sentence that prohibited him from making films and from leaving the country for twenty years.
—H. C. Wilentz, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Desert Diamond Arena reentry policy Reentry is prohibited at all Desert Diamond Arena events.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Given that women in Afghanistan are prohibited from leaving the home without a male guardian, activists say the new law will prevent women from seeking justice even in cases of severe physical violence.
—Mick Krever, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
That generated fear among vape shop owners that much of their inventory would be prohibited for sale, Miklosi said.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 24 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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North Korea was banned from the 2015 World Cup, then failed to qualify for the Asian Cup in 2018 and the World Cup in 2019.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
3 Mar. 2026
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Some obvious changes in parenting guidelines over the years include no longer allowing kids to ride a bike without a helmet or travel in a car without a car seat—most parents have also banned crib bumpers and blankets from their infants cribs, too.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
3 Mar. 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
Verb
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One royal expert alleged that Markle requested to wear the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara, but Queen Elizabeth II forbade it.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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Station rules forbade married couples from working together, so Allman left the media industry.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Prohibited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibited. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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