as in forbidden
that may not be permitted
there will be no toleration for smoking and other prohibited activities
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as in banned
to order not to do or use or to be done or used
the city prohibits swimming in the lake after dark
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Recent Examples of prohibited
Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The list of prohibited and restricted items, as found on the CBP website, includes alcohol, biological materials, firearms, food and produce such as fruits and vegetables, soil, wildlife, fish, and gold, among other items.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
For example, Customs and Border Protection in the United States maintains a list of prohibited and restricted items for anyone entering the US and links to other departments if permits are required.
—Erica Kasper, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2024
Travelers can visit the CBP website to learn more about prohibited and restricted items.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2024
The alleged owner of the alligator has been charged with keeping a prohibited and dangerous exotic species, according to the Monmouth County SPCA.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 21 Jan. 2023
For a full list of prohibited and permissible items, visit https://www.vangoghphx.com/faq.
—Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 24 Aug. 2021
Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
Under this legislation, producers, importers and retailers are prohibited from destroying unsold non‑food products, including clothing and footwear, and are required to move excess stock toward donation, reuse or recycling.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law.
—Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Recycling nuclear fuel in the US Recycling nuclear fuel from commercial reactors has been prohibited by law in the US since 1977.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Formal uniforms would be required; cargo pants strictly prohibited.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Under city ordinances, the sale of alcohol within 100 feet of a school is prohibited, although exceptions can be made by the Liquor Commission.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
During a snow parking ban, all on-street parking is prohibited throughout the Hartford.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Parking along Oakland Avenue will be prohibited during construction and some short-term water shut-offs will also occur as needed.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
There is, however, room for questions about where the line between prohibited and acceptable political involvement will fall in practice.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The list of prohibited and restricted items, as found on the CBP website, includes alcohol, biological materials, firearms, food and produce such as fruits and vegetables, soil, wildlife, fish, and gold, among other items.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
For example, Customs and Border Protection in the United States maintains a list of prohibited and restricted items for anyone entering the US and links to other departments if permits are required.
—Erica Kasper, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2024
Travelers can visit the CBP website to learn more about prohibited and restricted items.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2024
The alleged owner of the alligator has been charged with keeping a prohibited and dangerous exotic species, according to the Monmouth County SPCA.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 21 Jan. 2023
For a full list of prohibited and permissible items, visit https://www.vangoghphx.com/faq.
—Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 24 Aug. 2021
Verb
The law, Senate Bill 627, had prohibited local and federal ICE officers from wearing masks except for undercover work or health reasons.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
Under this legislation, producers, importers and retailers are prohibited from destroying unsold non‑food products, including clothing and footwear, and are required to move excess stock toward donation, reuse or recycling.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law.
—Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Recycling nuclear fuel in the US Recycling nuclear fuel from commercial reactors has been prohibited by law in the US since 1977.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Formal uniforms would be required; cargo pants strictly prohibited.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Under city ordinances, the sale of alcohol within 100 feet of a school is prohibited, although exceptions can be made by the Liquor Commission.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
During a snow parking ban, all on-street parking is prohibited throughout the Hartford.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Parking along Oakland Avenue will be prohibited during construction and some short-term water shut-offs will also occur as needed.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibited
Adjective
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Women, whether secular or religious, remain forbidden to read, write or tell stories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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One of Japan’s most beloved television personalities — and a perennial favorite-host winner — Matsuko brings her sharp insight and commanding presence to a forbidden auction staged in a mysterious underground space.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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Her Awami League is banned from contesting in the upcoming vote.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The No Secret Police Act banned local law enforcement officers, officers from other states and federal law enforcement personnel from wearing masks except in specific circumstances — such as in tactical, SWAT or undercover operations.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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King Henry’s laws adamantly forbade chattel slavery, outlawed colonialism, and created an economically robust, financially solvent Black state, one not dependent on the transatlantic slave trade.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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By season 1's conclusion, Fisk has taken over the city's government as mayor, locked away any potential threats to his power in a secret prison, installed his own shadow force of corrupt cops to exact his will, outlawed vigilanteism, and declared martial law.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The International Skating Union long forbade the use of lyrics in any discipline besides ice dance, forcing athletes to perform to older pieces of music — often classical tunes, such as piano concertos.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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And the Trotskyites were so much better at beating the Stalinists in argument, the Stalinists, in true Stalinist fashion, forbade their members from debating with the Trotskyites.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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