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as in pub
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
a bar that serves meals as well as drinks
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as in tribunal
an assembly of persons for the administration of justice
rather than try and convict the alleged murderer in the mass media, let justice be done at the bar
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as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
the complication of the molecule is the biggest bar to reproducing it
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as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
we need to raise the bar for what is acceptable behavior in this situation
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as in to ban
to order not to do or use or to be done or used
corporal punishment has long been barred in most public schools
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as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
beach-goers are barred from walking in roped-off sections of the beach to protect nesting birds
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as in to guard
to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point
the bikeway was barred by a huge fallen tree
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as in except
not including
everyone in the company is invited, bar none
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Recent Examples of bar
Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Packed with nightclubs, bars, restaurants, movie theatres and an array of other thriving businesses, The Stroll was a Black creative and cultural hub that became known as the jazz capital of the world.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
News Desk, Artforum, 31 Mar. 2026
For years, women in Israel committed themselves to rigorous Torah scholarship, mastering complex halachic material and serving their communities as teachers and spiritual leaders, yet were barred from even attempting the state rabbinate exams.
—Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Belber said the event traditionally stimulates the local economy, bringing visitors into hotels, bars, restaurants and retail shops, not to mention the prestige of highlighting the city of Albany in a tournament that draws international broadcast viewers.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Packed with nightclubs, bars, restaurants, movie theatres and an array of other thriving businesses, The Stroll was a Black creative and cultural hub that became known as the jazz capital of the world.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
In demanding that Israel, Russia, and the US be barred from showing, the letter writers reiterated and expanded an earlier call for Israel to be excluded from the event altogether owing to its genocide of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
—News Desk, Artforum, 31 Mar. 2026
For years, women in Israel committed themselves to rigorous Torah scholarship, mastering complex halachic material and serving their communities as teachers and spiritual leaders, yet were barred from even attempting the state rabbinate exams.
—Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bar
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Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2026
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Massive beams repurposed Look up in the great hall and the ceiling becomes part of the backstory.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Philadelphia beat Colorado for the eighth consecutive time, Philly’s longest winning streak against the Rockies.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Asked about the interaction after the game, a 62-48 loss which ended UConn’s unbeaten season, a 54-game win streak and hopes of back-to-back championships, Auriemma had little to say.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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Nola said he was unfazed by taking the mound with a huge lead.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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The duel on the mound was so-so.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The ban affects Christian neighborhoods in Damascus that are famous for their restaurants and pubs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Evening Raise a toast to Da Nang at East West Brewing, a beachfront brew pub which claims to be South East Asia’s only beachfront brewery.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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The law is set to take effect in 30 days but its implementation could be delayed by pending court proceedings at Israel’s highest tribunal.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The law is not retroactive and will not apply to October 7 suspects, though a separate bill could still establish a special tribunal with capital punishment for those cases.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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While there wasn’t a 7-foot-4 obstacle blocking the lane, the Clippers still couldn’t get out of their own way and lost to the Spurs for the third time in less than a month, 118-99, at the Intuit Dome.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, the physicists don’t see any insurmountable obstacles.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Lemon said that might no longer be a dealbreaker for some candidates, but feels that as a Black man, he’d be held to a different standard.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Those navigating family negotiations can set kind standards that allow trust to grow naturally over time.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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The country’s then-supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, even went as far as issuing a fatwa, or legal ruling under Islamic law, banning them.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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North Korea banned all foreign tourists during the pandemic but has started easing the restrictions, with a Russian tour group entering the country in 2024.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bar. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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