as in prohibitions
an order that something not be done or used
there's a standing embargo against the use of foul language in this house
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Recent Examples of embargoes
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
Yet despite pressure, embargoes and various CIA plots, the communist government in Havana has resisted the wishes of its very powerful neighbor separated by just 90 miles (145 kilometers) of water.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Energy analysts say prolonged turmoil could amount to one of the most severe sustained energy crises since the 1970s, when Arab oil embargoes and the 1979 Iranian Revolution choked off global exports, sent crude prices soaring, and tipped Western economies into recession.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
Cultural and academic boycotts are expanding, and countries such as Spain, Italy, Canada, Germany and the Netherlands have imposed arms embargoes or trade restrictions, signs of a state moving toward pariah status.
—Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Trump has made threats of trade embargoes and economic pain to those who do not support military action without compromise.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
With critic review embargoes having lifted early Thursday morning, the film currently stands at only 42 percent positive across its 50 reviews.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
Trump has imposed sweeping sanctions that not only uphold fuel embargoes but also implement tariffs against foreign governments supplying oil to the island.
—Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 21 Feb. 2026
That changed with the embargoes and boycotts of the First World War—exactly the time that Eastern European Jews were getting their American foothold.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
Members also identified rate volatility, flight cancellations, capacity constraints and longer transit times as the most common issues, alongside growing customer service pressures and space embargoes.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
Yet despite pressure, embargoes and various CIA plots, the communist government in Havana has resisted the wishes of its very powerful neighbor separated by just 90 miles (145 kilometers) of water.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Energy analysts say prolonged turmoil could amount to one of the most severe sustained energy crises since the 1970s, when Arab oil embargoes and the 1979 Iranian Revolution choked off global exports, sent crude prices soaring, and tipped Western economies into recession.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
Cultural and academic boycotts are expanding, and countries such as Spain, Italy, Canada, Germany and the Netherlands have imposed arms embargoes or trade restrictions, signs of a state moving toward pariah status.
—Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Trump has made threats of trade embargoes and economic pain to those who do not support military action without compromise.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
With critic review embargoes having lifted early Thursday morning, the film currently stands at only 42 percent positive across its 50 reviews.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
Trump has imposed sweeping sanctions that not only uphold fuel embargoes but also implement tariffs against foreign governments supplying oil to the island.
—Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 21 Feb. 2026
That changed with the embargoes and boycotts of the First World War—exactly the time that Eastern European Jews were getting their American foothold.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embargoes
Noun
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High demand and prohibitions on manufacturing or consuming a good or service makes providing said good or service highly profitable.—
Abigail R. Hall,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the dusty foothills, there are parking restrictions within a half mile in every direction of the Guthrie house, with A-frame stands warning the Pima County Sheriff’s Department will strictly enforce the prohibitions.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This definition excludes some workers covered by state or labor contract mandates.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Lorie Konish,Kamaron McNair,Greg Iacurci,Mike Winters,Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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The vote shifts pressure back to the Senate, which left Washington for a two-week recess after passing a bipartisan funding deal that excludes ICE and Border Patrol.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The outcome of the case could mean a rollback on conversion therapy bans across the country.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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The ruling in a Colorado case is likely to invalidate similar bans in California and 23 other states.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Helium enables smooth production of semiconductors since the gas prevents unwanted chemical reactions in the manufacturing process.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Using a combination of durable ceramic materials and specialized membranes, the filtration unit can remove extremely small contaminants while maintaining stable operation through a self-cleaning thermal mechanism that prevents buildup and degradation over time.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That precludes Sikh members from participating in local democracy, said Mandeep Singh, the regional director of the Jakara Movement, a nonprofit for young Sikhs to advocate for their religion.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some drones rely on AI to acquire targets because electronic jamming precludes remote control by human operators.—
Jon R. Lindsay,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Litigation brought by five Maryland independents is also challenging the constitutionality of a primary system that shuts out the very voters who fund it.—
Terry Lierman,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Feb. 2026
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That shuts out about 70 percent of the middle class, not to mention all of those households who earn less than $53,000.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And to me, that’s very alien to imagine that the Universe could be not following some laws, that there isn’t some set of rules out there that determines what really happens?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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None of this rules out an agreement on Chinese investments in the US as part of a broader trade deal.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The bill will become law unless the governor vetoes it.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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If Duggan vetoes the ordinance, the council would have a week from the receipt of the veto to override it with a two-thirds majority vote — meaning at least six of the nine council members.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Embargoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embargoes. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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