debarring

verb

Definition of debarringnext
present participle of debar
as in excluding
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of the judge debarred all of the reporters from the courtroom

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debarring
  1. excluding
  2. prohibiting
  3. eliminating
  4. preventing
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  • They are filled mostly with experts from academia, government and civil society groups, as well as student representatives, and are excluding political parties from their initial work.
    Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Americans are spending less than 10 percent of their incomes servicing debt, a record low in data going back to 1980 and excluding the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 when many payments were put on hold.
    Matthew A. Winkler Bloomberg Opinion (TNS), arkansasonline.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of excluding
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  • Previously, digital assets were classified as intangible assets, which forced companies to write down impaired holdings while prohibiting the recognition of unrealized gains.
    Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • On Saturday, the union announced the stop work order, prohibiting members from business with The Matrix franchise and Mad Max Fury Road banner under Working Rule 8.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of prohibiting
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  • However, because there are benefits to daytime naps, eliminating them may not be suitable for everyone.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Other schools are eliminating tuition altogether for students based on their income level.
    Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of eliminating
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  • Here’s what the panel found—plus what doctors who treat aging patients actually suggest for preventing falls and fractures.
    Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This causes turtles to float in an awkward position with their rear ends elevated—making swimming considerably difficult and preventing the animal from diving far beneath the surface.
    Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of preventing
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