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
Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 4 June 2026
They are also now ordered to comply with a permanent injunction prohibiting future violations of California laws governing hazardous and medical waste and the protection of confidential medical information.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 3 June 2026
But in August 2025, the transportation agency adopted a new policy categorically prohibiting surface art in existing installations and seeking removal of existing street art without exception, Rosner said.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026
In mid-2024 the European Union did pass a new regulation on waste shipments, prohibiting exporting plastic waste to countries outside the group of wealthy countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development from November 2026 to at least May 2029.
—Ellen M. Considine, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
In April Judge Roach issued strict media guidelines for the trial, including a limit of nine media members and prohibiting photography and digital recording of court activity.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
And last year, City Council took a 12-0 vote to direct Feldstein Soto to withdraw an effort to halt a federal judge’s order prohibiting LAPD officers from targeting journalists with crowd control weapons.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Some of the provisions include allowing sidewalk cafes to have removable railings or fencing as dividers from the public sidewalk, prohibiting solid walls in the right of way, and allowing solid walls and windscreens in outdoor areas that are not in the right of way.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
The agreement also eliminates export restrictions and import duties on raw materials, while prohibiting export monopolies and banning dual pricing on these inputs, to help secure the bloc’s access to critical minerals.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Verb
The five-judge panel also upheld a 10-year ban prohibiting LaPierre from serving as an officer or director of the NRA, rejecting his contention that the restriction violated his First Amendment rights.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 4 June 2026
They are also now ordered to comply with a permanent injunction prohibiting future violations of California laws governing hazardous and medical waste and the protection of confidential medical information.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 3 June 2026
But in August 2025, the transportation agency adopted a new policy categorically prohibiting surface art in existing installations and seeking removal of existing street art without exception, Rosner said.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026
In mid-2024 the European Union did pass a new regulation on waste shipments, prohibiting exporting plastic waste to countries outside the group of wealthy countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development from November 2026 to at least May 2029.
—Ellen M. Considine, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
In April Judge Roach issued strict media guidelines for the trial, including a limit of nine media members and prohibiting photography and digital recording of court activity.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
And last year, City Council took a 12-0 vote to direct Feldstein Soto to withdraw an effort to halt a federal judge’s order prohibiting LAPD officers from targeting journalists with crowd control weapons.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Some of the provisions include allowing sidewalk cafes to have removable railings or fencing as dividers from the public sidewalk, prohibiting solid walls in the right of way, and allowing solid walls and windscreens in outdoor areas that are not in the right of way.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
The agreement also eliminates export restrictions and import duties on raw materials, while prohibiting export monopolies and banning dual pricing on these inputs, to help secure the bloc’s access to critical minerals.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibiting
Noun
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The reforms led to the creation of the forward pass and the banning of dangerous formations.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Magyar’s focus on the economy means reform of Hungary’s draconian anti-LGBTQ+ laws, which currently includes the banning of Pride marches and fines for promoting homosexuality in schools, may not be a priority.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Developing oil in Alaska’s Arctic is a forbidding challenge, requiring complex logistics and specialized equipment.—
Jennifer A. Dlouhy,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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In 1994 Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was also a cleric with the rank of ayatollah, issued a fatwa forbidding the practice of self-flagellation.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 May 2026
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The Treasury Department has asserted that those special coins fall outside the prohibition on living presidents appearing on money.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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But commemorative coins are exempt from the prohibition.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Players will still be able to cover their mouths when conversing normally, but outlawing the act during disagreements is designed to remove plausible deniability for any player accused of making discriminatory remarks while their mouth is obscured.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Legal experts say the latest ruling is different, functionally outlawing cash bail in most cases, and strictly capping the amount in others.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Prohibiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibiting. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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