as in banning
the act of ordering that something not be done or used
not surprisingly, the prohibiting of the use of cell phones proved to be unpopular with patients visiting the doctor
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as in forbidding
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 prohibiting
Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
The Cannes Film Festival updated its dress code in 2025, prohibiting guests from showing nudity or wearing voluminous outfits on the red carpet.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
In the letter to Yale, Dhillon alleged the New Haven, Connecticut, school was violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibiting discrimination and said the DOJ is seeking to enter into a voluntary resolution agreement with the university.
—Dave Collins, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
In April, Pittsburgh codified a policy prohibiting city collaboration with ICE.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Lawmakers this year passed legislation prohibiting citizens or residents of a country of concern — China, Iran, Cuba and others — from entering into a surrogacy contract.
—Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
The carnival also implemented additional restrictions this year, including prohibiting face coverings and banning hoodies worn over attendees' heads.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The Grecotel Kos Imperial resort had signs posted at the pools prohibiting the behavior for more than 30 minutes, the Times reports.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Tennessee Republicans act despite protests As a first step to adopting new House districts, Tennessee lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to legislation — quickly signed into law by Lee — that repealed a state law prohibiting mid-decade redistricting.
—Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Verb
According to the district attorney’s office, children ages 11 to 14 accounted for nearly 62% of e-motorcycle crashes statewide despite California law prohibiting riders under 16 from operating e-motorcycles.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
The Cannes Film Festival updated its dress code in 2025, prohibiting guests from showing nudity or wearing voluminous outfits on the red carpet.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
In the letter to Yale, Dhillon alleged the New Haven, Connecticut, school was violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibiting discrimination and said the DOJ is seeking to enter into a voluntary resolution agreement with the university.
—Dave Collins, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
In April, Pittsburgh codified a policy prohibiting city collaboration with ICE.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Lawmakers this year passed legislation prohibiting citizens or residents of a country of concern — China, Iran, Cuba and others — from entering into a surrogacy contract.
—Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
The carnival also implemented additional restrictions this year, including prohibiting face coverings and banning hoodies worn over attendees' heads.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The Grecotel Kos Imperial resort had signs posted at the pools prohibiting the behavior for more than 30 minutes, the Times reports.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Tennessee Republicans act despite protests As a first step to adopting new House districts, Tennessee lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to legislation — quickly signed into law by Lee — that repealed a state law prohibiting mid-decade redistricting.
—Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibiting
Noun
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The reforms led to the creation of the forward pass and the banning of dangerous formations.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Magyar’s focus on the economy means reform of Hungary’s draconian anti-LGBTQ+ laws, which currently includes the banning of Pride marches and fines for promoting homosexuality in schools, may not be a priority.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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The heavy context makes Marseille a particularly forbidding environment for young players, which Ethan Nwaneri has discovered to his cost since arriving on loan from Arsenal in January.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The play begins with a forbidding thumping on a glass window outside a bare bones upstairs apartment where B lives a subsistence-level life with his mother.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Italy banned the farming, breeding and killing of animals for fur production beginning in 2022, joining a growing number of European countries that have enacted similar prohibitions or phase-outs.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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His office has since argued that surrogacy violates the 13th Amendment’s prohibition on slavery, according to a lawyer representing the fathers who commissioned the surrogate.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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The Lebanese government, which includes political representatives from Hezbollah, has also moved to put pressure on the group, outlawing its paramilitary wing and ordering the country’s security forces to rid the capital, Beirut, of all non-state arms.—
Nada Bashir,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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The administration shied away from outlawing such investments outright in 401(k)s.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Prohibiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibiting. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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