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as in pubs
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 tribunals
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 obstacles
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 standards
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 prohibits
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 bans
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 guards
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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bars
Noun
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There was a time when either Everton or Liverpool’s local owner not showing at a match would dominate conversations in pubs and get reported in the local paper.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
20 Dec. 2024 -
Aside from its wildlife residents, there are homely pubs where two-legged visitors can sample regional foods, such as Norfolk mussels and crunch rolls (bread made from malted wheat grains).—
Phoebe Smith,
AFAR Media,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Beijing will face obstacles to this strategy in Europe, since its de facto support for Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine is an albatross around Beijing’s effort to improve relations.—
Evan A. Feigenbaum,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Even amidst challenges and when faced with obstacles, Lisa would roll up her sleeves and shatter all barriers, always motivated by her why.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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The lack of standards for unlicensed vendors erodes the integrity of the entire industry.—
John Murn,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Boeing has faced criticism for its safety standards in recent years but claims its turnaround is underway.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Current Indiana law prohibits transgender girls in K-12 schools from competing in sports based on gender identity.—
Jackson Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Jan. 2025
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California business groups have sued to stop the state from implementing a new law that prohibits companies from ordering workers to attend meetings on unionization and other matters.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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The singer paired the look with a white button-down dress shirt and completed the sartorial statement with a burgundy tie featuring stripes.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
7 Jan. 2025
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Seen from above, thin yellow stripes crisscross its head and back like a network, a similar pattern as giraffes or pythons.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
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Among digital banks and fintechs, the big mover—and not in a positive way—was Chime.—
Ron Shevlin,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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In addition to the account opening bonuses, banks like Capital One, PNC, and BMO now offer high-yield savings accounts with annual percentage yields around 4%.—
Ron Shevlin,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Engage your internal stakeholders to define and implement new decision criteria, and communicate it to existing and prospective employees.—
Lyssa Hansard,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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By setting clear criteria for what qualifies as thought leadership, organizations can focus their resources on ideas with real potential.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Physicists have long recognized that nothing in the laws of physics specifically forbids time travel.—
The Physics arXiv Blog,
Discover Magazine,
20 Dec. 2024
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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
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“Bars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bars. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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