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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
Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Just about every bar, restaurant and hotel in the area got in on the fun, too, with dance parties, crafts, signage and special menus.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
This move to end the role of the primary aid organization in Gaza appears to align with recent legislation aimed at cutting ties with the agency and barring its operations within Israel.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
According to the Associated Press, Justin Johnson was handed an additional 35 years behind bars last week for conspiracy to commit murder and being a felon in possession of a gun, both related to the shooting.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Just about every bar, restaurant and hotel in the area got in on the fun, too, with dance parties, crafts, signage and special menus.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
There are no major qualifications, but members of Congress and certain other office-holders are barred from participating, along with anyone who has engaged in insurrection or rebellion.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
This move to end the role of the primary aid organization in Gaza appears to align with recent legislation aimed at cutting ties with the agency and barring its operations within Israel.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bar
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An architect lovingly restored it into a single-family home that exudes country elegance: there are exposed beam ceilings, chandeliers, and floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto the estate’s pond.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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The 150 lumens, the ability to focus or broaden the beam with a simple adjustment, and the easy-swivel mount combine to do a great job lighting up the trail.Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 2 Nov. 2024
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After hopping over to the CW for its next five seasons, Supergirl had to distinguish itself more sharply against its Arrowverse peers, giving its superheroics an earnest social justice streak that was occasionally saccharine but usually infused with just enough charm to carry the day.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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But that streak ended Tuesday for the 95-year-old former educator.Amber Hunt, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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After Flaherty yielded another run with one out in the second, Roberts went to the mound to take the ball from him.Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Dodgers were dominant both in the batter’s box and on the mound during their postseason run.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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There's also a small pub in the east village called Scratcher.Shivani Vora, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Before then, the neighborhood was primarily a red-light district with a handful of pubs and hostels catering to backpackers.Maryam Jillani, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024
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Now, an employment tribunal has ruled she was unfairly dismissed.Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
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As a result, some investment tribunals have rendered fewer awards in favor of investors and awarded lower damages.John Quinn, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Despite the obstacles, many countries have committed to mediator roles.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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More recently, Rowling herself has become an obstacle to the future of the franchise because of the author’s anti-trans public statements.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Companies providing this technology for use outside health-care settings aren’t bound by those same privacy regulations or ethical standards.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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The findings would help hold countries with less stringent standards accountable for their emissions output.Evan Clark, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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During his time in Congress, Pocan has pushed back on efforts to ban or force a sale of the popular social media app Tik Tok and was quick to address last year's attack on Israel by Hamas, which drew him into a feud with a pro-Israel group.Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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Trump has pledged to defund gender-affirming care—and to ban it for minors.Madison Pauly and Sarah Szilagy, Them, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bar. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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