1
as in prohibits
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 excludes
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 curses
a prayer that harm will come to someone
a father's ban upon his ungrateful son
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as in prohibitions
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 bans
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The electoral authority based the candidate bans on a law against corrupt practices that in previous years saw some parliamentary seats bought with money linked to drug trafficking, corruption and tax evasion.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
The lawsuit targets legislation that took effect Wednesday and bans the sale of pistols that can easily be converted to fully automatic weapons, or machine guns.
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Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The suspect in that case, Leonard Holman, was charged under Blair’s Law, which bans celebratory gunfire in Missouri.
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Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
In 2024, California rolled out legislation that bans the use of PFAS in a range of products, including textiles, juvenile products and food.
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The conflict of interest law bans anyone from giving or offering anything worth $50 or more to a public employee to influence an official act.
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Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
23 June 2026
Mayor Corey O’Connor this week signed legislation that bans new vape shops, smoke shops and similar retailers from opening in local neighborhood business districts, a move the city said is aimed at promoting neighborhood quality of life, community health and more diverse business districts.
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Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The group challenged an Arkansas law that bans a person who is not a poll worker from helping more than six voters cast ballots.
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Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
22 June 2026
Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
There are no definitive statistics about how many students are affected by state bans.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Blanket bans may seem like an obvious solution, yet fisheries management rarely operates in a world of simple answers and restricting certain catches could affect livelihoods, food security and community traditions.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
And a third upheld state bans on transgender female athletes competing on girls’ and women’s sports teams.
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Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
The high court ruled that state bans on trans athletes participating in women's and girls' sports do not violate Title IX, upholding the bans passed in those states.
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Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The justices will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles violate the Constitution.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told Putin on Tuesday that officials were considering suspending diesel fuel exports to protect the country’s motorists, adding to ongoing bans on the export of jet fuel and gasoline, according to the Tass news agency.
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Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Verb
One section bans providing services without a permit and includes yoga as an example.
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Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The electoral authority based the candidate bans on a law against corrupt practices that in previous years saw some parliamentary seats bought with money linked to drug trafficking, corruption and tax evasion.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
The lawsuit targets legislation that took effect Wednesday and bans the sale of pistols that can easily be converted to fully automatic weapons, or machine guns.
—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The suspect in that case, Leonard Holman, was charged under Blair’s Law, which bans celebratory gunfire in Missouri.
—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
In 2024, California rolled out legislation that bans the use of PFAS in a range of products, including textiles, juvenile products and food.
—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The conflict of interest law bans anyone from giving or offering anything worth $50 or more to a public employee to influence an official act.
—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
23 June 2026
Mayor Corey O’Connor this week signed legislation that bans new vape shops, smoke shops and similar retailers from opening in local neighborhood business districts, a move the city said is aimed at promoting neighborhood quality of life, community health and more diverse business districts.
—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The group challenged an Arkansas law that bans a person who is not a poll worker from helping more than six voters cast ballots.
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Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
22 June 2026
Noun
Other changes cover self-driving car citations, school cellphone bans, all-gender restrooms and standardized food date labels.
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Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
There are no definitive statistics about how many students are affected by state bans.
—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Blanket bans may seem like an obvious solution, yet fisheries management rarely operates in a world of simple answers and restricting certain catches could affect livelihoods, food security and community traditions.
—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
And a third upheld state bans on transgender female athletes competing on girls’ and women’s sports teams.
—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
The high court ruled that state bans on trans athletes participating in women's and girls' sports do not violate Title IX, upholding the bans passed in those states.
—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The justices will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles violate the Constitution.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told Putin on Tuesday that officials were considering suspending diesel fuel exports to protect the country’s motorists, adding to ongoing bans on the export of jet fuel and gasoline, according to the Tass news agency.
—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bans
Verb
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Chicago’s ethics ordinance prohibits former officials who managed a contract to represent that vendor after leaving City Hall.
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Senate Bill 123 prohibits schools from expelling students solely because of excessive absences or truancy.
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The offer excludes Steak & Cheese Melts and Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket subs, according to the company.
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Rheinmetall values excludes frame and utilization nomination.
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Morgan and her Judgment Day cronies tried to bribe Danhausen to put curses on their opponents.
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In baseball, curses are no joking matter, and the Curse of the FTD Burger might now have befallen the team.
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In England, there were legal prohibitions against unauthorized Bible translations.
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Despite legal prohibitions and regulatory scrutiny, powerful CEO voting control at firms like Meta and SpaceX limits direct shareholder influence.
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The agreement releases all survivors from any prior nondisclosure agreements and forbids any future such secrecy agreements, and prohibits any adult-to-minor digital communications in the archdiocese.
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Commodities law, which covers prediction markets, also forbids deceptive and misleading practices.
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The law also bars commercial activity on the property and requires public access be maintained.
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The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal in the case, seeking to determine whether federal law bars states from holding a company liable for failing to include a warning that the EPA reviewed and chose not to require.
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The Invasive Species Management Act outlaws the sale and spread of 30 species, like the Bradford (or Callery) pear, Japanese barberry and running bamboo, throughout the Garden State.
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Even if the Supreme Court soon outlaws the use of race in shaping congressional districts, state lawmakers still have to work within Florida’s Fair Districts amendment.
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Outline a proposal, then schedule a brief meeting to align expectations with a manager, because clarity now prevents heavier repairs later.
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The active ingredient, proanthocyanidins, prevents UTIs by counteracting bacteria.
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“Bans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bans. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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