1
as in banning
the act of ordering that something not be done or used
the principal's prohibition against the use of cell phones in the school building met with unanimous approval by the teachers
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as in ban
an order that something not be done or used
the school issued a prohibition against wearing clothing with obscene and provocative slogans
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Recent Examples of prohibition
Rules were put in place years ago regarding the prohibition of royal heirs from flying together.
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2025
Some questioned whether the prohibition would be effective at all.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 24 July 2025
The act also outlines requirements and prohibitions for companies conducting business in Texas or producing a product or service consumed by Texas residents.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
While many changes to Medicaid are scheduled to take effect in the coming years, one immediate effect is a one-year prohibition on Medicaid funding for reproductive health care providers that perform abortions.
—Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 29 July 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2025
Some questioned whether the prohibition would be effective at all.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 24 July 2025
The act also outlines requirements and prohibitions for companies conducting business in Texas or producing a product or service consumed by Texas residents.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
While many changes to Medicaid are scheduled to take effect in the coming years, one immediate effect is a one-year prohibition on Medicaid funding for reproductive health care providers that perform abortions.
—Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibition
ban
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The ban is now in effect before and throughout games, as well as during halftime — both in the locker room and along the sidelines.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Hemp growers and others supportive of the industry pushed supervisors to reconsider their ban.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Prohibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibition. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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