as in prohibition
an order that something not be done or used
there's a standing embargo against the use of foul language in this house
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as in to exclude
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Recent Examples of embargo
John Yoon, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
The club has also come close to financial ruin several times between 2011 and 2023 and paid the price for mismanagement under previous owners – most notably a transfer embargo and a nine-point deduction in 2019.
—Hannah Ryan, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
Gregory Brew, Foreign Affairs, 13 July 2022
In retaliation, the United Kingdom embargoed Iranian oil, refusing to accept imports until Tehran reversed its policy.
—Gregory Brew, Foreign Affairs, 13 July 2022
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Noun
The Houthis have also attacked cargo vessels passing through the Red Sea in an attempt to enforce a commercial embargo on Israel.
—John Yoon, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
The club has also come close to financial ruin several times between 2011 and 2023 and paid the price for mismanagement under previous owners – most notably a transfer embargo and a nine-point deduction in 2019.
—Hannah Ryan, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
During the 1973 Arab-Israeli war, Arab countries, which at that time produced a quarter of the world’s oil supply, embargoed the United States over its support for Israel.
—Gregory Brew, Foreign Affairs, 13 July 2022
In retaliation, the United Kingdom embargoed Iranian oil, refusing to accept imports until Tehran reversed its policy.
—Gregory Brew, Foreign Affairs, 13 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embargo
Noun
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Louisiana ends prohibition on death penalty A De Soto Parish judge granted a death warrant Tuesday for 81-year-old Christopher Sepulvado to be executed on March 17 for the murder of his 6-year-old stepson in 1993.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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The House also passed new rules that limit the amount of time each bill gets debated and how long lawmakers get to speak — in addition to a prohibition on visual aids.—
Duane W. Gang,
The Tennessean,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The offer excludes add-ons, extras, substitutions, Kid's Pizzas, gluten-free, taxes, and fees, and is not valid with any other offer or reward, or third-party delivery, the company said.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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But not for trans people in these circumstances; they still get excluded.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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But the lumber industry came out in force against a ban, ultimately persuading L.A. and California not to act.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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The organization began allowing gay youth in 2013 and ended a blanket ban on gay adult leaders in 2015.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The fabric is incredibly smooth and light, which keeps air flowing and prevents chafing.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
17 Feb. 2025
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The property is zoned for agricultural use and is on Prop A lands, meant to conserve agricultural lands and prevent urban sprawl.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Officials were given hours to fire hundreds of employees, and workers were shut out of email as termination notices arrived.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Sacramento Kings may not have any players representing the franchise at the NBA’s annual All-Star festivities this coming weekend in San Francisco, effectively shut out of the midseason showcase for the first time in more than a decade.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Feb. 2025
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And by making outrageous statements, including refusing to rule out the use of force, Trump is getting in his own way.—
Matt Ozug,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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He was initially listed as questionable before being ruled out for the contest.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The settlement does not preclude individual players from pursuing private legal actions against the NWSL or its teams, according to a separate news release.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2025
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President Andrew Jackson issued an executive clemency that spared Wilson from being hanged for robbing the mail, but did not preclude a lengthy prison term.—
David Wharton,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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The judge’s order, issued early Saturday, temporarily halts access to a sensitive payment system that distributes Americans’ tax returns, Social Security benefits, disability payments and federal employees’ salaries.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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But there is now growing pushback in the courts to Musk's moves with judges taking actions to delay and halt many of DOGE's efforts, including their access to key Treasury Department payment systems.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Embargo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embargo. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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