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verb

ˈban How to pronounce ban (audio)
Definition of bannext
1
as in to prohibit
to order not to do or use or to be done or used the company absolutely bans smoking within its buildings

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2
as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of the university banned those caught in the cheating scandal from graduation ceremonies

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ban

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noun

1
as in curse
a prayer that harm will come to someone a father's ban upon his ungrateful son

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as in prohibition
an order that something not be done or used a quiet seaside resort with a ban on the drinking of alcohol in public places

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Recent Examples of ban
Verb
The tech giant has already banned filters that explicitly promote cosmetic surgery, such as those overlaying pre-surgery marker lines onto skin. — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026 Protests were banned in several cities, including Lyon and Marseille, while in Paris, the route of the main demonstration organized by the CGT union was changed at the last moment, with the police prefecture citing the need to protect retailers. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Noun
Trade unions have criticized the bans, calling them violations of freedom of expression, which is protected by the constitution. — Richard Engel, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026 Despite years of engaging with local politicians, Airbnb has failed to stop some of them from implementing caps or outright bans on short-term rentals. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ban
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ban
  1. prohibit
  2. exclude
  3. curse
  4. prohibition
  5. forbid
  6. eliminate
  7. condemnation
  8. outlaw
Verb
  • Privacy rules limit sharing info on discipline Federal privacy law does not categorically prohibit universities from sharing a student’s disciplinary history with housing officials.
    — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • And crucially, deceptive and youth-targeted marketing should be strictly prohibited.
    — Amy L. Kennedy, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of prohibit
Verb
  • The bank also expects revenue to grow annually through 2028, targeting 5% growth that year compared with 2027, excluding notable items and on a constant currency basis.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The company has continued to introduce new formats and purchasing options to reach consumers previously excluded by the product’s price or design.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of exclude
Noun
  • But while social media debates on whether a Glee-boot is a blessing or a curse, the former cast is dusting off their sequin hats.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Embedding nature in the wider business The breadth of nature is a blessing and a curse.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of curse
Noun
  • Noncitizens who knowingly violate the prohibition on casting ballots can face fines or up to a year in prison under federal law or a state sentence of up to three years in county jail.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Senate will soon weigh in on the latest Farm Bill, which now seeks to expand market opportunities for mink farmers by undoing a prohibition in federal law on subsidizing the fur trade.
    — Nat Lash, ProPublica, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of prohibition
Verb
  • Ambassadors are ostensibly bound by Article 41 of the 1961 Vienna Convention, which forbids them to interfere in their host country’s internal affairs.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The organization forbids chapters from hosting parties open to people not specifically invited when alcohol is present, and requires chapter leaders to prepare guest lists in advance of such events.
    — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of forbid
Verb
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces a close vote Tuesday, says Iran's leadership must be eliminated.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Its purpose is to help eliminate malignant cells that may remain after surgery, reducing the chance of another tumor taking hold.
    — Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of eliminate
Noun
  • The Johnson County pastor and the former rural doctor traded condemnations, repeatedly turning policy questions into opportunities to cast doubt on each other’s character and fitness for office.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Under Ben-Gvir, Israeli police have increasingly allowed Jews to pray at the site, a deliberate provocation to the Arab world, drawing condemnation from Palestinian and Jordanian authorities.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of condemnation
Verb
  • But Fidian’s job — and that of hundreds of other drivers, medallion owners and stable hands — is expected to be wiped out Thursday as the City Council is expected to outlaw the industry amid growing concerns over safety.
    — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • For example, the City Council passed a bill in 2019 to outlaw the sale of foie gras within city limits.
    — Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
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