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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
Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
Overall, there are multiple bars, a cafe and a fine dining restaurant and wine shop slated to open later this year.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Jennifer Victor, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2025
Legislation to limit rulings by district judges to get House vote
While Jordan and the Senate Judiciary panel explore hearings, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is making plans for a House vote next week on legislation that would bar district judges from issuing national injunctions.
—Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Luckily this bar table set is here to help make all your dreams come true.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
Overall, there are multiple bars, a cafe and a fine dining restaurant and wine shop slated to open later this year.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
Since then, Bolsonaro has been charged with plotting a coup and barred from seeking office until 2030.
—Jennifer Victor, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2025
Legislation to limit rulings by district judges to get House vote
While Jordan and the Senate Judiciary panel explore hearings, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is making plans for a House vote next week on legislation that would bar district judges from issuing national injunctions.
—Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bar
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Delivered in 2022, the yacht has a beam (or width) of about 44 feet and spans three decks, with each one offering a selection of spots to sunbathe, stretch out or enjoy a coffee with a view.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The residence was rebuilt from the ground up using custom beams milled from historic 1900s timbers, providing of charm and character, but state-of-the-art smart home technology has been added for convenience.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Los Angeles is already asserting its dominance over the rest of the league, with the Dodgers' winning streak dating all the way back to last year's World Series.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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But Monday night in the 120-94 victory that extended the Heat’s winning streak to a season-best five in a row, the second-year forward out of UCLA was 6 of 9 from the field and 2 of 2 on 3-pointers.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
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In the offseason, the senior right-hander put in extensive work to quiet down his maximum-effort delivery on the mound and become more efficient.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Oh, and Shohei Ohtani will be back on the mound sometime in the first half.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Ed Sheeran surprised fans at an Irish pub in Boston with a special performance on St. Patrick's Day.—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Ed Sheeran popped up at a Boston Irish pub to perform a surprise acoustic set in front of a celebratory St. Patrick’s Day crowd on Monday night.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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Either approach could spark legal disputes before an international tribunal.—
Daniel Ackerman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2025
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The creation of the ICPA was also the first step towards establishing an ad-hoc tribunal for the crime of aggression.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Rather than replace the free-for-all with a streamlined review process, restaurants seeking approval for new sheds hit delay after delay, bureaucratic obstacle after bureaucratic obstacle.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Unlike clumsier species that struggle with obstacles, the black mamba leverages every surface with surgical precision, effectively turning the landscape into a series of launchpads.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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While arXiv submissions aren’t peer-reviewed, they are moderated by experts in each field, who volunteer their time to ensure that submissions meet basic academic standards and follow arXiv’s guidelines: original research only, no falsified data, sufficiently neutral language.—
Sheon Han,
Wired News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Certifications to Consider Green Seal: This indicates the product meets environmental standards.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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In 2021, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law that bans reality television shows from partnering with law enforcement.—
Jessica Lussenhop,
ProPublica,
29 Mar. 2025
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TikTok first went dark under federal legislation banning the app over national security concerns in January.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bar. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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