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noun

Definition of barsnext
plural of bar
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as in beams
a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide all of the prison's windows are partially covered with steel bars

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as in streaks
a line or long narrow section differing in color from the background the cat had a bar of white down her throat

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as in mounds
a pile or ridge of granular matter (as sand or snow) more than one boater has run aground on that treacherous bar of sand in the river

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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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bars

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verb

present tense third-person singular of bar
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as in stripes
to make stripes on barred the fence with white strips

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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bars
  1. pubs
  2. obstacles
  3. standards
  4. prohibits
  5. stripes
  6. banks
  7. criteria
  8. excludes
Noun
  • Here are 20 of Boston's most significant literary sites, including pubs, hotels, and restaurants that were once the haunts of important literary figures.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Basel is home to more than 30 museums and boasts thriving nightlife thanks to its pubs, live music clubs, and bars along Klein-Basel.
    Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of pubs
Noun
  • Entrepreneurs who go down this path often face obstacles, but the journey can also be incredibly rewarding.
    Hilary Tetenabum, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Because of the stability the hook end-effector offered, the robot was able to climb steeper ladders and deal with unforeseen obstacles.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of obstacles
Noun
  • While the ship was built in 1993, it has been held to the standards of a new vessel, said Petterson.
    Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The rule first tightened the emissions standards for non-mercury metals.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of standards
Verb
  • The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection also prohibits the use of contractors as aerial supervisors, a policy that was formalized this year but was in practice for a couple years before that, said Nick Schuler, deputy director of communications for Cal Fire.
    Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In 2024, Illinois passed HB 3773, which prohibits the use of AI in employment decisions that result in discriminatory outcomes, even if unintentional.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of prohibits
Noun
  • These wide, colorful stripes look great with any decor.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
  • There were lavish necklaces in settings that resembled tire tracks, rings with bands and mounts that evoked knobby treads, and bold stripes that wouldn’t be out of place on a race-car livery.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of stripes
Noun
  • The company continues to focus on its Banking-as-a-Service and Higher Education businesses, leveraging partner banks' existing customer bases for customer acquisition.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The company continues to focus on its Banking-as-a-Service and Higher Education businesses, leveraging partner banks' existing customer bases for customer acquisition.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of banks
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  • Rather than selecting one best overall sheet mask, our editors are spotlighting the three sheet masks that earned the highest marks from product testers based off of criteria like comfort, value, and results.
    Claire Sullivan, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • And as the production dipped and Dominguez’s return from injuries proved productive in the minor leagues, the fans clamored for a change, one that certainly seemed justified if the criteria were solely the results in the batter’s box.
    Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of criteria
Verb
  • Most people are familiar with the vegetarian diet, which excludes all animal meats, such as beef, poultry, seafood, lamb, pork, and wild game meat.
    Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The current state mandate, more than 30 years old, requires group insurers to offer coverage for fertility treatment but excludes IVF.
    Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
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