as in forbids
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 prohibits
The resolution was spearheaded by Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno and immediately prohibits senators and staff from the markets.
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William Earl, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in federal elections.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Fair Districts prohibits lawmakers from drawing districts that favor a political party.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Florida's new districts are certain to face lawsuits as well, especially because the state constitution prohibits redistricting for explicitly partisan purposes.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Boise Cascade pleaded guilty and was sentenced Monday for a felony violation of the Lacey Act, a federal law that prohibits the trade of plant products that have been illegally possessed, transported or sold.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
The law prohibits the state from using information obtained in the licensure process to consider an individual’s citizenship.
—Sacramento Bee Contributor, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The platform prohibits creators from owning or creating new channels following a termination.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
The order prohibits Pearce from contacting Jackson or coming within 500 feet of her home or workplace or within 100 feet of her vehicle.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
William Earl, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in federal elections.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Fair Districts prohibits lawmakers from drawing districts that favor a political party.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Florida's new districts are certain to face lawsuits as well, especially because the state constitution prohibits redistricting for explicitly partisan purposes.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Boise Cascade pleaded guilty and was sentenced Monday for a felony violation of the Lacey Act, a federal law that prohibits the trade of plant products that have been illegally possessed, transported or sold.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
The law prohibits the state from using information obtained in the licensure process to consider an individual’s citizenship.
—Sacramento Bee Contributor, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The platform prohibits creators from owning or creating new channels following a termination.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
The order prohibits Pearce from contacting Jackson or coming within 500 feet of her home or workplace or within 100 feet of her vehicle.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibits
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New York’s Constitution forbids that and trying to change it for 2028 is pointless.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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The use of the term caused alarm as international humanitarian law explicitly forbids armed forces from denying enemy combatants to surrender and instead killing them.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The measure has some exceptions, such as undercover operations, SCUBA teams, bomb squads, and SWAT teams, but broadly bans masks.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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In March, Sherrill signed three bills, including the Law Enforcement Officer Protection Act, which bans law enforcement officers, including ICE agents, from wearing masks in New Jersey.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Prohibits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibits. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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