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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
The end of the prohibition came earlier than originally planned as a group of moderate Republicans rebelled against leadership in September, winning a concession to shorten the length of the pause by two months.
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2026
The changes include repealing a prohibition from constructing or operating a nuclear facility without an IDEM permit and repealing the authorization for the commissioner to conduct a public hearing on environmental effects.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Skidmore’s objections were based on medical concerns, personal preferences and a generalized moral conscience, and Dance’s objections were also grounded in personal conscience, not a religious prohibition, the order said.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
The Sunday hunting prohibition originated in the 19th century — over 200 years ago.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2026
The changes include repealing a prohibition from constructing or operating a nuclear facility without an IDEM permit and repealing the authorization for the commissioner to conduct a public hearing on environmental effects.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Skidmore’s objections were based on medical concerns, personal preferences and a generalized moral conscience, and Dance’s objections were also grounded in personal conscience, not a religious prohibition, the order said.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
The Sunday hunting prohibition originated in the 19th century — over 200 years ago.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibition
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Leo Strauss, one of Plato’s most important modern interpreters, was a refugee from Nazi Germany, where the banning and burning of subversive books was extremely popular, especially with college students.—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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The peregrine falcon faced near-extinction in the UK in the 1950s before it was rescued by the banning of the pesticide DDT and stronger legal reinforcements.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
8 Jan. 2026
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Johnson announced the Huawei ban in July of that year, having initially approved the use of its equipment.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Soon after the platform’s acquisition by Elon Musk later that year, West posted an image on X of a swastika inside the Star of David, leading to another temporary ban.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Prohibition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibition. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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