as in prohibiting
the act of ordering that something not be done or used
most of the restaurant's customers applauded the barring of the use of cell phones in the dining room
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as in except
not including
we'll be there, barring rain or some other unexpected problem
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as in forbidding
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 excluding
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 guarding
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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Recent Examples of barring
Charles Trepany, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Max Bultman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
While the murder acquittal does take life without parole off the table, the sentence means Rivera will nonetheless, barring appeals, likely spend the rest of his life in prison.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
And that led to the constitutional amendment barring unwarranted and unreasonable searches of people's homes and effects.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
The bill also extends into schools and government contracting, limiting how AI tools can be used in classrooms, requiring parental opt-out options and barring certain contracts with companies tied to foreign countries of concern.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
And barring court interference, Virginia will follow Massachusetts’ lead.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
This was the first draft since 2007 in which the 49ers don’t close with a seventh-round pick, barring a trade of a current player or future pick to get into that last-round action.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
So far, talks have focused on fully reopening the strait, a move critical for global oil transport, and barring Iran's access to nuclear weapons.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Second and third, barring upsets, are San Antonio and Oklahoma City.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
Gen Z is 'monkey barring' — not cheating.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
Back barring a surprise Marco Kasper Kasper’s second NHL season didn’t go according to plan, with his production dropping from 37 points as a rookie to 19 this season.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
While the murder acquittal does take life without parole off the table, the sentence means Rivera will nonetheless, barring appeals, likely spend the rest of his life in prison.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
And that led to the constitutional amendment barring unwarranted and unreasonable searches of people's homes and effects.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
The bill also extends into schools and government contracting, limiting how AI tools can be used in classrooms, requiring parental opt-out options and barring certain contracts with companies tied to foreign countries of concern.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
And barring court interference, Virginia will follow Massachusetts’ lead.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
This was the first draft since 2007 in which the 49ers don’t close with a seventh-round pick, barring a trade of a current player or future pick to get into that last-round action.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
So far, talks have focused on fully reopening the strait, a move critical for global oil transport, and barring Iran's access to nuclear weapons.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Second and third, barring upsets, are San Antonio and Oklahoma City.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barring
Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
1 June 2020
Verb
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The fieldhouse will include 10 basketball courts, 14 volleyball courts, court striping for 20 pickleball courts, a concession area and a 250-person meeting room.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Traffic mitigation measures included planting tall trees and striping the road entrances red to preserve drivers’ line of sight.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The report also included policy recommendations for DHS, such as ending roving patrols, prohibiting federal agents from carrying tear gas and pepper spray as a regular course of practice and equipping all agents with body cameras.—
Selina Guevara,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation to regulate the project and impose restrictions on donations -- aimed at prohibiting bribery.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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FilmNation Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights, excluding German-speaking territories and Poland, to the film.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rivera, Perera and others — excluding Nuhfer — flew to Caracas in Gorrín’s private jet from South Florida.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bartholomew was shot and killed inside Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital Saturday morning while guarding someone in custody.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Anunoby began the series primarily guarding 6-10 center Onyeka Okongwu, a shooting threat who thrives at the pick-and-pop.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
Verb
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But a riot in ’70 and a rat in ’26 could not keep the Cubs from streaking.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The commissioner and McDonald embraced for a long moment, the tears streaking down McDonald's face hard to miss.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Barring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barring. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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