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 Federal Aviation Administration prohibits all aircraft operations, including drone flights, within a 3-nautical-mile radius and up to 3,000 feet above ground level around certain stadiums hosting World Cup matches.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
The ban prohibits any item that could obstruct lifeguard views, overcrowd the beach, create tripping hazards, or hinder emergency responders.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
California law prohibits law enforcement agencies from sharing ALPR data with out-of-state or federal agencies without a court order or warrant issued by a California court.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Guéhi avoided punishment, though the FA prohibits players from displaying religious messages.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
California law prohibits people from keeping deer in their possession.
—Isabel Beer, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Even with open-mindedness to sports betting as a commercial enterprise, the NFL prohibits its players from betting on NFL games or other league events, including the Pro Bowl and NFL Draft.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 June 2026
City code prohibits lawns from growing over eight inches.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
According to experts, stallions are known to engage in fierce, sudden battles, which is one reason North Carolina law prohibits anyone from coming within 50 feet of the horses.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
The ban prohibits any item that could obstruct lifeguard views, overcrowd the beach, create tripping hazards, or hinder emergency responders.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
California law prohibits law enforcement agencies from sharing ALPR data with out-of-state or federal agencies without a court order or warrant issued by a California court.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Guéhi avoided punishment, though the FA prohibits players from displaying religious messages.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
California law prohibits people from keeping deer in their possession.
—Isabel Beer, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Even with open-mindedness to sports betting as a commercial enterprise, the NFL prohibits its players from betting on NFL games or other league events, including the Pro Bowl and NFL Draft.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 June 2026
City code prohibits lawns from growing over eight inches.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
According to experts, stallions are known to engage in fierce, sudden battles, which is one reason North Carolina law prohibits anyone from coming within 50 feet of the horses.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibits
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The Big 12 also has its own sports betting policy that forbids coaches, staff and athletes from engaging in sports wagering activity that undermines the integrity of games.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
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Lopez stars in the new movie as Jackie Cruz, the tough-as-nails CEO of an airline company who runs her business by the book, which includes maintaining a strict policy that forbids employees from having romantic relationships.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Defence company representatives at the Ukrainian embassy event said that the Ukrainian government bans the use of AI in the final stage of target interception, according to New Scientist.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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Further, the rule bans any collaboration with foreign researchers and stops all federal funding to publish scientific results for public transparency.—
Kelly Fleming,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Prohibits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibits. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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