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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to exclude
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of embargo
Nate Jones, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2024
Between 1975 and 1987, fuel economy improved rapidly as the United States responded to the Arab oil embargo, rising from 13.1 MPG to 22.0 MPG.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024
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
See all Example Sentences for embargo 
Noun
Then there’s the social-media embargo, which is often up as soon as the movie’s over.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2024
Between 1975 and 1987, fuel economy improved rapidly as the United States responded to the Arab oil embargo, rising from 13.1 MPG to 22.0 MPG.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024
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
See all Example Sentences for embargo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embargo
Noun
-
For example, Goldwater Institute's claim that the increase in the bed tax constitutes an unconstitutional tax on a service misconstrues the Arizona Constitution's prohibition on tax increases for services.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
-
The current version of the policy maintains prohibitions on Holocaust denials, Blackface, insinuations about Jewish people controlling the media.Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Leapfrog said a hospital could be excluded from the report for various reasons.Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
-
Then, companies could make a case to administration officials for why their products should be excluded from a long list of goods set to be slapped with tariffs.Courtenay Brown, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
With no agreement reached and with the Court siding with the government, the ban seems inevitable.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
-
Apple, Google and Oracle did not respond to requests for comment on the impending TikTok ban.Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
To help prevent them from forming, wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30.Laura Schober, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
-
No local or state policies can prevent federal raids or deportations.Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Perhaps Schumer will revisit a Trump collaboration now that Democrats will be shut out of power in Washington for the next two years.W. James Antle III, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
-
The former Baltimore Ravens and Giants defensive coordinator flexed his pedigree down the stretch of the Wolverines’ season, shutting out Ohio State’s offense in the second half of a 13-10 upset at The ‘Shoe before holding Alabama to three second-half points to end the year with a bang.Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The Herald’s investigation also revealed the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the state agency that investigated the crash, early on ruled out alcohol as a factor in the accident.Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
-
Cassidy did not rule out supporting Kennedy, but his less-than enthusiastic comments were a stark contrast to other conservatives who have met with Trump’s pick.Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Comcast’s Flyers ownership precludes the company from holding equity in multiple NHL teams.Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2025
-
This option would preclude the Seahawks from signing another veteran quarterback in free agency but not from drafting a quarterback in the first round or later.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The Associated Press reported this week that Trump has tasked New Jersey Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew with drafting an executive order to halt offshore wind production nationwide.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
-
TikTok could fade to black in the U.S. in a matter of days after the Supreme Court rejected its appeal to halt a law that will ban the popular video app as of Jan. 19 unless Chinese parent ByteDance sells its stake.Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near embargo
Cite this Entry
“Embargo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embargo. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share