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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
David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
As the New York Knicks captured their first NBA title in 53 years in San Antonio on Saturday night, beating the Spurs, 94-90, New Yorkers streamed out of bars and sidewalk watch parties to fill the streets across every corner of the city, faces flushed with disbelief.
—Albert Samaha, Washington Post, 14 June 2026
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
Senators and governors concerned about the conditions in the for-profit detention centers have been barred from visiting.
—Nancy Rudner, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026
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Noun
The pool deck, aft bar and outdoor buffet area are popular, while paid spaces such as Vibe Beach Club offer an alternative for those willing to spend extra for more room.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
As the New York Knicks captured their first NBA title in 53 years in San Antonio on Saturday night, beating the Spurs, 94-90, New Yorkers streamed out of bars and sidewalk watch parties to fill the streets across every corner of the city, faces flushed with disbelief.
—Albert Samaha, Washington Post, 14 June 2026
Verb
The judge hearing the trial previously granted Brown’s request to bar any mention of his 2009 felony assault of his ex-girlfriend, Rihanna.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
Senators and governors concerned about the conditions in the for-profit detention centers have been barred from visiting.
—Nancy Rudner, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bar
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The cozy yet dynamic pub with guest rooms highlights the building’s original character with beams, wood floors, and open fireplaces, complemented by contemporary touches.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Importantly, each fiber doesn’t just carry one beam of light.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Gelof extended his hitting streak to 23 games — the longest active run in the majors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Clark and Indiana entered Thursday's contest riding a five-game winning streak, but the Dream ended it with a 108-101 win in Indianapolis.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Martín Pérez was on the mound for the home team, a soft-tossing veteran lefty who was pumping in 89-mph sinkers.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
20 June 2026
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Edwin Díaz throwing off mound Closer Edwin Díaz (elbow surgery) has progressed to throwing off the mound.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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With permission from the family, Mckiddie hosted the fundraiser where hundreds packed in and outside of the pub.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Glasgow also has plenty of pubs and restaurant options, many of which have live music on some nights of the week.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The trial at the Special Criminal Court, a tribunal created in 2015 to prosecute serious crimes committed during the country’s conflicts, centers on abuses at a prison and a military training center in Bossembélé, about 150 kilometers (90 miles) northwest of the capital, Bangui.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Reuters — The governing body of world chess has suspended Russia, which was for decades the dominant force in the game, after a ruling by the world’s top sports tribunal in favour of Ukraine.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Autonomy in this case involves being able to reach destinations by using camera images to navigate around obstacles such as craters and pits without the involvement of mission control.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 June 2026
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Despite the obstacles, anticipation has been building across the capital.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
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However, in June 2025, a federal judge dismissed Baldoni's countersuit, ruling that many of the statements at issue were legally protected and that the claims did not meet the legal standards required to proceed.—
Janelle Ash , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The problem, many panelists said, was that the creation of such standards historically take years, while consumers are pushing to use AI agents for shopping now.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Australia was the first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them last December from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet’s YouTube and Meta’s Instagram and Facebook.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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What other items are banned at stadium?—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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“Bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bar. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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