UNBANNING Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

unbanning

verb

present participle of unban

as in receiving

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So, Ohtani kept trying to work his way back to the mound for weeks after receiving a lubricating Orthovisc injection in his knee at the beginning of the All-Star break.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Two flight attendants reported injuries, with one receiving treatment at a hospital.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

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Avichai Mandelblit indicted the prime minister seven years ago on fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
At first, it’s seen in Soulan’s hesitation at accepting children from other villages to his class — then in his rage at his mother for feeding guests at the potential expense of the children’s meals.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

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Amid the surprises, the families also celebrated the joy of welcoming their babies, especially for Brady, who said the pregnancy came after two miscarriages.

— Marlee Ginter, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Greenberg Rohatyn also found in Paris a welcoming environment to show both art and design, the latter of which is the focus of Salon 94 Design.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

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