as in banning
the act of ordering that something not be done or used
not surprisingly, the prohibiting of the use of cell phones proved to be unpopular with patients visiting the doctor
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as in forbidding
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 prohibiting
Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
After a review, it was decided that Raddysh was knocked to the ice and into the crease, prohibiting Vasilevskiy from a possible save.
—CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
While there is no law in Connecticut explicitly prohibiting the use of plug-in panels, also known as balcony solar, the need for interconnection agreements with local utilities and a lack of clear regulations has effectively stifled their widespread adoption, experts say.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Allison McGillis, the city’s director of planning and zoning, said the policy prohibiting lakefront lot splits is in place to protect community character and natural resources along Winter Park’s lakes.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
According to a report from The Independent, Ruth’s Chris went viral on X after a user posted about its dress code prohibiting sportswear and baseball hats.
—Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
Hungary and Slovakia have received a temporary exemption from a European Union policy prohibiting imports of Russian oil since Moscow launched its war in Ukraine in February 2022.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
If passed, the bill would implement consumer protections like prohibiting people under 21, allowing problem gamblers to self-exclude and capping maximum wagers.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
The Kansas branch of the National Education Association opposed legislation prohibiting elementary students from using computers or tablets at all.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
There is no code prohibiting masks or obscuring costumes at protests in Wisconsin.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
After a review, it was decided that Raddysh was knocked to the ice and into the crease, prohibiting Vasilevskiy from a possible save.
—CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
While there is no law in Connecticut explicitly prohibiting the use of plug-in panels, also known as balcony solar, the need for interconnection agreements with local utilities and a lack of clear regulations has effectively stifled their widespread adoption, experts say.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Allison McGillis, the city’s director of planning and zoning, said the policy prohibiting lakefront lot splits is in place to protect community character and natural resources along Winter Park’s lakes.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
According to a report from The Independent, Ruth’s Chris went viral on X after a user posted about its dress code prohibiting sportswear and baseball hats.
—Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
Hungary and Slovakia have received a temporary exemption from a European Union policy prohibiting imports of Russian oil since Moscow launched its war in Ukraine in February 2022.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
If passed, the bill would implement consumer protections like prohibiting people under 21, allowing problem gamblers to self-exclude and capping maximum wagers.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
The Kansas branch of the National Education Association opposed legislation prohibiting elementary students from using computers or tablets at all.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibiting
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Still, Sylvain sees the banning of innocent users as a potential overcorrection.—
Annie Joy Williams,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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Board members who have personal agendas – for example book banning, cell phone usage, gender and pronoun issues, history lessons, religious instruction – may be looking for a leader who feels similarly.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There appears to be no law expressly forbidding the use of public funds to influence voters.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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That was despite a Spanish edict forbidding Pueblo people to possess horses.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At the state level, a bill was passed in the Missouri House that would mirror the federal prohibition.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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But the state’s high court rejected that argument in a 4-3 decision, concluding there was no explicit prohibition against the Legislature doing redistricting more often.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In 2024, Berkeley and Oakland passed ordinances outlawing discrimination based on family structure, including polyamorous relationships.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Mariya Taher, co-founder and executive director of Sahiyo, a nonprofit fighting female genital mutilation, said the existence of state legislation outlawing the practice helps to counter beliefs in certain communities that female genital mutilation is necessary for girls.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Prohibiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibiting. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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