as in prohibiting
the act of ordering that something not be done or used
the banning of the use of foul language at town council meetings was long overdue
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as in forbidding
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 excluding
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
the university banned those caught in the cheating scandal from graduation ceremonies
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Recent Examples of banning
Julia Shapero, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
Schlep concedes to being relatively powerless, but says he’s been heartened by the online community’s response to his banning.
—Steven Asarch, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Trump toward the end of his first term had advocated for banning TikTok — a policy he never got passed but which Biden eventually supported and signed into law.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Yes, some states are banning all uses of AI for mental health.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But is banning mopeds and e-bikes feasible for food delivery?
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
China hawks nevertheless made progress, succeeding in adding Chinese technology firms to America’s trade blacklist and banning investment in companies with links to China’s military, among other measures.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
And though a state law banning public sleeping took effect almost a year ago, this summer’s tally of the county’s street-sleeping residents was the highest since August 2022.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
The Ada County Commission on Wednesday recommended banning solar power projects on large parts of Ada County land, a win for Idahoans worried about rural character and a loss for those advocating for renewable energy.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
Current rules only allow cigar bars that were already in operation in 2009, when legislation banning indoor smoking was passed.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
The brothers argue that the banning of their accounts amounts to a breach of contract and caused substantial financial losses, bringing a dozen claims against both Meta and TikTok.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
Schlep concedes to being relatively powerless, but says he’s been heartened by the online community’s response to his banning.
—Steven Asarch, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Trump's second administration has prioritized rolling back protections for transgender people, including trying to bar trans women from playing sports, banning transgender troops from the military and limiting the ability to have government IDs that match their identity.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Trump toward the end of his first term had advocated for banning TikTok — a policy he never got passed but which Biden eventually supported and signed into law.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Yes, some states are banning all uses of AI for mental health.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But is banning mopeds and e-bikes feasible for food delivery?
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
China hawks nevertheless made progress, succeeding in adding Chinese technology firms to America’s trade blacklist and banning investment in companies with links to China’s military, among other measures.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
And though a state law banning public sleeping took effect almost a year ago, this summer’s tally of the county’s street-sleeping residents was the highest since August 2022.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
The Ada County Commission on Wednesday recommended banning solar power projects on large parts of Ada County land, a win for Idahoans worried about rural character and a loss for those advocating for renewable energy.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
Current rules only allow cigar bars that were already in operation in 2009, when legislation banning indoor smoking was passed.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banning
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The ordinance came on top of a vehicle parking ban the council approved last November prohibiting large trucks and RVS from staying in one place longer than 72 hours.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Numerous American institutions followed suit with policies prohibiting student access from campus networks.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The program has an 89-minute runtime and will cost $12, excluding booking fees.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
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PCMark runs only on the x86 Windows laptops, excluding the MacBook and Samsung.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Hatch Act prohibition against federal employees appearing in campaign settings has historically limited the kinds of events that could draw such high-ranking officials in the first place.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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In Las Vegas, Nevada Assembly member Tracy Brown-May worked to get an exception to the state's prohibition on traffic cameras, so that the Bus Patrol's technology could be added to school buses.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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Preventive health arrives through screenings and education where people already gather—vision and diabetes checks, gynecology camps, Bal Health Melas for children—so the first touchpoint is familiar, not forbidding.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In June, the Denver City Council passed an ordinance forbidding scrap metal recycling dealers from paying cash for certain materials that include copper, bronze, brass and aluminum.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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Just last November in Columbia East, South Carolina dealt Mizzou a crushing 34-30 loss, effectively eliminating the Tigers from the College Football Playoff picture.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
21 Sep. 2025
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The engine runs on regular unleaded gasoline, eliminating the need for costly aviation fuel.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
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Reuters — Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament passed legislation outlawing conduct deemed to promote LGBTQ practices, introducing fines, prison sentences and sanctions for persons convicted, its justice minister said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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This too is about students wanting to feel welcome–in the wake of the Supreme Court’s June 2023 decision outlawing affirmative action in admissions, applications to historically Black colleges like Howard University (#383) surged.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The reality The Chiefs are a playoff team, barring injury.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit seeks an injunction barring further violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, changes to Uber’s practices, monetary damages and a civil fine.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her shop also carries products for preventing hearing loss, like custom headphones to make music or movies safer for your ears, to TV and phone amplifiers to help with comprehension and ultimately, quality of life for folks with hearing aids as well as products and counseling for tinnitus.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Vaccination has proven effective at preventing serious cases, hospitalizations and death.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Banning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banning. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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