disbarring

verb

present participle of disbar
as in preventing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbarring
  1. preventing
  2. excluding
  3. banning
  4. impeding
  5. denying
  6. obstructing
  7. hindering
  8. disallowing
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  • The rabies vaccine, if administered immediately after exposure, is nearly 100% successful at preventing the disease, according to the World Health Organization.
    — Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Mount Aukum Road was closed to southbound motorists at the community of Pleasant Valley, preventing travel into the fire zone.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of preventing
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  • Since May 1, New York state, excluding New York City, has seen 107 cases.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • The labor force participation rate fell to its lowest level in half a century when excluding the pandemic, according to data released Thursday.
    — Dan Mangan,Luke Fountain,Kevin Breuninger,Garrett Downs,Ashley Capoot,Justin Papp, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of excluding
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  • Last year, the Supreme Court struck its first blow against transgender rights by upholding a Tennessee law banning transgender care, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy, for minors.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • This is not the first time the Supreme Court has dealt with a law banning children from accessing content online.
    — Nina Totenberg, NPR, 6 July 2026
Definition of banning
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  • These vehicles were blocking and impeding fire operations, and several were non-operational and required tow truck assistance for removal.
    — Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Florida’s sanctuary city laws forbid local governments from impeding ICE from doing its job, such as by not sharing information with the federal government.
    — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
Definition of impeding
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  • But there’s no denying McIlroy was looking sleek with his Masters jacket, which was accompanied by a white shirt and green tie to match.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Responsible leadership means proactively preparing the enterprise workforce for this imminent organizational down-sizing and structural workplace transition rather than denying its clear historical inevitability.
    — Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of denying
Verb
  • Within Venezuela, activists have accused authorities of obstructing relief efforts.
    — Manuel Rueda, NPR, 27 June 2026
  • The passenger rail service said that eight cars and two locomotives derailed after striking the dump truck that was obstructing the crossing.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
Definition of obstructing
Verb
  • He was charged with hindering apprehension, obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence in connection with this case.
    — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • This raises concerns as companies reduce entry-level hiring, hindering the development of crucial tacit knowledge.
    — Juliette Han, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of hindering
Verb
  • Jayed ruled that Waldermar Anton collided with the keeper while the ball was airborne, disallowing the goal.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
  • Including or disallowing South Korea in a global index has material consequences.
    — Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Definition of disallowing
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