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as in pub
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
a bar that serves meals as well as drinks
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as in tribunal
an assembly of persons for the administration of justice
rather than try and convict the alleged murderer in the mass media, let justice be done at the bar
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as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
the complication of the molecule is the biggest bar to reproducing it
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as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
we need to raise the bar for what is acceptable behavior in this situation
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as in to ban
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 to exclude
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 to guard
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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as in except
not including
everyone in the company is invited, bar none
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Recent Examples of bar
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
By the time the show concluded its run, Beals — who played the iconic power lesbian Bette Porter every Sunday night on TV screens at lesbian bars, watch parties, and other sapphic gatherings across the globe — had preserved an archival history of the first lesbian show to ever air on primetime.
—Quispe López, Them., 8 Apr. 2025
Danielle MacKey, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
The Trump administration rocked school communities in January when officials rescinded a longstanding policy that barred immigration enforcement from taking place in sensitive locations, like schools and churches.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
At the 17 rooftop bars ahead, no vantage point is too extravagant.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
By the time the show concluded its run, Beals — who played the iconic power lesbian Bette Porter every Sunday night on TV screens at lesbian bars, watch parties, and other sapphic gatherings across the globe — had preserved an archival history of the first lesbian show to ever air on primetime.
—Quispe López, Them., 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
The designation enabled the U.S. to bar financial transactions with the gang, freeze its assets in the U.S., and sanction some of its individual members.
—Danielle MacKey, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
The Trump administration rocked school communities in January when officials rescinded a longstanding policy that barred immigration enforcement from taking place in sensitive locations, like schools and churches.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bar
Noun
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Indeed, two years ago, Helen Hu decided to walk away from the beam for good.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Femininity and French craftsmanship are on prominent display, with bespoke headboards made from Pierre Frey fabrics in every room, as well as murals from Atelier de Ricou, bird-like Lalique sconces, and restored wooden beams on the ceilings.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Garcia’s win against Lahiri snapped a playoff losing streak.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Apple — Shares fell more than 2% in the premarket, continuing to drop after a four-day losing streak that cost the tech giant roughly 25% of its market value.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ohtani should find his way back to the mound at some point this season and reestablish himself as a dominant force, not only as a batter but also as a pitcher.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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With a left-hander on the mound, Oscar Gonzalez will start in left field and Yuli Gurriel will serve as the DH, sending Gavin Sheets to a pinch-hitting role.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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Dear Eric: My favorite local pub has wonderful food except for the fries.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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The singer then explained the sentimental reasoning behind the pub's name, Lancaster Lock.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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However, in a ruling, the tribunal has now rejected the government's request.—
Emma Woollacott,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Before that vote took place, City warned their fellow Premier League sides not to vote through any changes to the rules until the tribunal had delivered its full verdict in relation to their first legal challenge.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Your passion must propel you forward when obstacles arise.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Many beneficiaries already face obstacles getting through to the Social Security’s phone lines to make an in-person appointment and then need to drive to a field office, said Kathleen Romig, director of Social Security and disability policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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And even with personnel changes, the standard doesn’t drop.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2025
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Public Safety Enhancements: Expanding public safety resources and facilities to maintain safety standards as the population grows.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Certain artificial dyes used in the U.S. are banned or subject to warning labels in other countries.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that cigarette smoking causes more than 480,000 deaths annually in the U.S. Beverly Hills and Manhattan Beach, California, banned the sale of most tobacco products beginning in 2021.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bar. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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