bans 1 of 2

verb

Definition of bansnext
present tense third-person singular of ban
1
as in prohibits
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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as in excludes
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of the university banned those caught in the cheating scandal from graduation ceremonies

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bans

2 of 2

noun

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

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2
as in prohibitions
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 Synonyms for bans
  1. prohibits
  2. excludes
  3. forbids
  4. prevents
  5. eliminates
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  • The main purpose of the FAFSA is to determine financial aid eligibility, and experts say federal law prohibits the use of personal data for anything else.
    Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
  • California state law prohibits discrimination of students based on gender, gender identity and gender expression and specifically prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in physical education and athletics.
    Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of prohibits
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  • However, the judge could also decide on a sentence that excludes prison time if Penny is convicted of the lesser charge.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • If Penny is convicted of the criminally negligent homicide charge, the judge could also decide on a sentence that excludes prison time.
    Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of excludes
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  • Tomás forbids it, but Paja, in the style of rebellious teens and younger siblings everywhere, ignores him.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The 1967 Outer Space Treaty forbids sovereign claims over extra-terrestrial territories, which makes the commercial exploitation of space a tricky business.
    Calum Chace, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of forbids
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  • The inclusion of glass fibers prevents the material from shattering upon impact, addressing one of the primary concerns associated with ceramic watch cases.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The food-grade silicone can withstand temperatures up to 480 degrees Fahrenheit, distributes heat evenly, and prevents baked goods from sticking to the pan.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of prevents
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  • This one-stop-shop approach eliminates the need for fragmented solutions, further strengthening its market position.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Placing red and blue vertical bars on each end (with a narrow white stripe in between the colors) eliminates the ‘seal-on-bedsheet’ look.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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