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
Frederic J. Frommer, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
In September, a criminal protective order had been issued by the Los Angeles Superior Court, prohibiting Wang from contacting Medrano.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
The same goes for the law prohibiting women from receiving formal education past the age of twelve, or the recent decision by the Taliban to remove books written by women from all Afghan universities.
—T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
In the Tuesday statement, Nexperia also said the government’s intervention, prohibiting Nexperia from relocating company parts and making other decisions without the government’s permission, will last for a period of a year.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
The law does not require proof of intent to discriminate -- prohibiting any discrimination in effect -- but several conservative justices suggested that plaintiffs should have to show at least some possibility of intent, a tougher standard to meet.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
In 1919 the United States Congress passed an amendment to the Constitution prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors.
—Harvard Business Review, 14 Oct. 2025
Led by the National Association of Audubon Societies’ vocal opposition, the grassroots environmental movement that followed brought about laws prohibiting the hunting and sale of bird feathers.
—Jerome Lorenz, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
Income level is also a factor, with the cost of child care prohibiting many parents from getting ahead in their careers.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
In fact, the party came within a single vote of getting a constitutional amendment prohibiting desecration of the flag through Congress two decades ago.
—Frederic J. Frommer, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
In September, a criminal protective order had been issued by the Los Angeles Superior Court, prohibiting Wang from contacting Medrano.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
The same goes for the law prohibiting women from receiving formal education past the age of twelve, or the recent decision by the Taliban to remove books written by women from all Afghan universities.
—T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
In the Tuesday statement, Nexperia also said the government’s intervention, prohibiting Nexperia from relocating company parts and making other decisions without the government’s permission, will last for a period of a year.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
The law does not require proof of intent to discriminate -- prohibiting any discrimination in effect -- but several conservative justices suggested that plaintiffs should have to show at least some possibility of intent, a tougher standard to meet.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
In 1919 the United States Congress passed an amendment to the Constitution prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors.
—Harvard Business Review, 14 Oct. 2025
Led by the National Association of Audubon Societies’ vocal opposition, the grassroots environmental movement that followed brought about laws prohibiting the hunting and sale of bird feathers.
—Jerome Lorenz, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
Income level is also a factor, with the cost of child care prohibiting many parents from getting ahead in their careers.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibiting
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Police in London urged organizers to cancel a protest against the banning of the group Palestine Action due to take place on Saturday.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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These included additional scrutiny of investments from China, the exclusion of Chinese companies from India’s 5G network, and the banning of Chinese apps such as TikTok.—
TANVI MADAN,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Sep. 2025
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But when leaving the company, to keep their vested equity, they were reportedly required to sign an agreement that contained provisions eternally forbidding them from criticizing their former employer, and that prevented them from mentioning the agreement’s existence.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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Because most owners do not post signs either allowing or forbidding firearms, the rule effectively means that ordinary citizens may not carry firearms on any private property, even property open to the public.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The mother of a star high school wide receiver has sued the Ohio High School Athletic Association over a prohibition on high school athletes signing NIL deals, but the case might be resolved by a rule change and, if not, would face hurdles.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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There, she becomes intrigued by Malaise (Bajrami), a charming young shopgirl for whom Angine is willing to defy the prohibition of kissing.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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The legislature also passed a law outlawing the use of Medicaid for gender-affirming care.—
Sarah Henry,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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The floodplain has been redrawn wider than ever, outlawing home construction in new danger zones.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Prohibiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibiting. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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