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
Israel prohibits many construction materials from entering Gaza, so the structure was created by welding sheets of metal together and painting them white.
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Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Shadé’s Law, passed in 2019, now prohibits people convicted of certain violent crimes from buying or possessing such weapons.
—Allen G. Breed, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The Social Security Act broadly prohibits this type of collection, which sets it apart from wages and many other income sources.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 May 2026
While religious expression is protected under law and federal employees are permitted to engage in private religious speech, the Establishment Clause prohibits the government from establishing an official state religion, favoring one religion over another, or favoring religion over non-religion.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Texas law prohibits using portable wireless devices to read, write or send an electronic message unless the vehicle is stopped.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The city prohibits cannabis businesses, including dispensaries, delivery services, manufacturing, testing laboratories and cultivation.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Facebook, led by Silicon Valley billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, said its Restricted Goods and Services Policy prohibits content involving the trade in endangered and protected animals and plants.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
The same bill also prohibits local governments from refusing to cooperate with ICE agents.
—Aileen Clarke, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026
Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Shadé’s Law, passed in 2019, now prohibits people convicted of certain violent crimes from buying or possessing such weapons.
—Allen G. Breed, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The Social Security Act broadly prohibits this type of collection, which sets it apart from wages and many other income sources.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 May 2026
While religious expression is protected under law and federal employees are permitted to engage in private religious speech, the Establishment Clause prohibits the government from establishing an official state religion, favoring one religion over another, or favoring religion over non-religion.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Texas law prohibits using portable wireless devices to read, write or send an electronic message unless the vehicle is stopped.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The city prohibits cannabis businesses, including dispensaries, delivery services, manufacturing, testing laboratories and cultivation.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Facebook, led by Silicon Valley billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, said its Restricted Goods and Services Policy prohibits content involving the trade in endangered and protected animals and plants.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
The same bill also prohibits local governments from refusing to cooperate with ICE agents.
—Aileen Clarke, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibits
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The legislation, the Tribune-Review reported, bans employees or contractors from inquiring about immigration status and forbids law enforcement to take action based on immigration status.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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This right is governed by state law and forbids misappropriation of the unique and marketable qualities of a person.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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The legislation, the Tribune-Review reported, bans employees or contractors from inquiring about immigration status and forbids law enforcement to take action based on immigration status.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The policy also bans material that admits to or encourages poaching.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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“Prohibits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibits. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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