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as in to prohibit
to order not to do or use or to be done or used
the company absolutely bans smoking within its buildings
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as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
the university banned those caught in the cheating scandal from graduation ceremonies
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as in curse
a prayer that harm will come to someone
a father's ban upon his ungrateful son
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as in prohibition
an order that something not be done or used
a quiet seaside resort with a ban on the drinking of alcohol in public places
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Recent Examples of ban
Doha Madani, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
In this case, that meant Bonta’s office had to prove there were centuries-old laws banning certain knives and other weapons similar to switchblades.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
There’s also a chance to postpone it, as earlier this month, Representative Jim Baird, a Republican from Indiana, introduced a bill to delay implementation of the ban for an additional two years.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Verb
The 1968 protest led to Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter banning demonstrations at the podium and during specific events.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
In this case, that meant Bonta’s office had to prove there were centuries-old laws banning certain knives and other weapons similar to switchblades.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
Ahead of the 2024–2025 season, the ISU lifted the ban on backflips.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
There’s also a chance to postpone it, as earlier this month, Representative Jim Baird, a Republican from Indiana, introduced a bill to delay implementation of the ban for an additional two years.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ban
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The result is a system in which companies with significant foreign ownership — such as Amazon, Chevron, and Uber — can legally pour money into elections, even though foreign nationals themselves are prohibited from doing so.—
Michael Gianaris,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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One of the youths had restrictions due to a disability, medical or mental health issue that should have prohibited officers from using the chemical irritant on him.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Delcy Rodríguez said Friday that the amnesty would apply to cases from 1999 to the present, but would exclude those prosecuted for homicide, drug trafficking, corruption and human rights violations.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Garnett is also set to rule on a defense request to exclude evidence seized from Mangione’s backpack when he was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the preview, it was mentioned that Leon has something called the Umbrella curse.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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In the 2002 comedy, McAdams plays a catty teen who's turned into, yep, Saturday Night Live alum Schneider, via a curse.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Jan. 2026
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Others, including prohibitions on universal vote-by-mail and ranked choice voting -- two voting methods that have proved popular in some states -- would happen immediately.—
LISA MASCARO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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During the prohibition era, the cave used trap doors and movable brick walls to hide liquor from law enforcement.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Her agents in Chicago have used chemical sprays on protesters multiple times despite a court order forbidding them from doing so.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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These devices present fire hazards and are strictly forbidden.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2026
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In erasing these concepts, or transforming them into meaningless slogans, the recent right-wing campaign of educational suppression seeks to eliminate an important means of understanding Black history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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In fact, baking soda's uses are extensive because of its grittiness and its ability to eliminate odors.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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The arrest of journalists on charges related to doing their job has drawn widespread outrage and condemnation from free press and free speech advocacy groups, as well as several politicians.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Russia's daily bombardment of civilian areas behind the roughly 600-mile front line has continued despite international condemnation and attempts to end the fighting.—
AAMER MADHANI AND SUSIE BLANN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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But some lawmakers in the State Affairs Committee bristled at the idea of outlawing all city and county flags.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Jan. 2026
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Chicago aldermen approved a sweeping ban outlawing unlicensed businesses in the city from selling all but a few hemp products.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Ban.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ban. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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