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
Aventura Mall’s policy prohibits the possession of weapons of any nature on the property.
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Immergut's more sweeping order from Sunday night – which prohibits any state's National Guard from going into Portland – remains in effect.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
The governor noted that federal law — the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act of 2010 — already prohibits TV stations and cable operators from featuring the loud commercials.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Daniels also said the bill could conflict with the higher education overhaul, Senate Bill 1, which prohibits universities from taking a position on controversial beliefs or policies.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
What To Know Section 2 of the VRA prohibits any voting practice or districting plan that results in racial or language-minority voters having less opportunity than others to participate in the political process and elect candidates of their choice.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The order immediately prohibits the sale or service of alcoholic beverages pending a full review.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
For these states, the board of regents prohibits admission for undocumented students.
—Vanessa Delgado, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit argues the messages violate the First Amendment, which prohibits the government from compelling speech.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Immergut's more sweeping order from Sunday night – which prohibits any state's National Guard from going into Portland – remains in effect.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
The governor noted that federal law — the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act of 2010 — already prohibits TV stations and cable operators from featuring the loud commercials.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Daniels also said the bill could conflict with the higher education overhaul, Senate Bill 1, which prohibits universities from taking a position on controversial beliefs or policies.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
What To Know Section 2 of the VRA prohibits any voting practice or districting plan that results in racial or language-minority voters having less opportunity than others to participate in the political process and elect candidates of their choice.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The order immediately prohibits the sale or service of alcoholic beverages pending a full review.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
For these states, the board of regents prohibits admission for undocumented students.
—Vanessa Delgado, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit argues the messages violate the First Amendment, which prohibits the government from compelling speech.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibits
Verb
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It was implemented last year and forbids the school from making specific comments on anything.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The 1974 law forbids companies and labor groups from contributing more than $5,900 at one time to candidate campaign accounts.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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An Ohio law introduced this year bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs from the state's colleges and universities.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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The package implements health certification requirements, voids contracts between brokers and consumers that require deposits and bans brokers from selling animals in the state.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Prohibits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibits. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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