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
Michael Schwirtz, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
The original has a Certified Fresh rating of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes from 43 reviews, but there's still an embargo on reviews for the latest installment, so only time will tell.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 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
But instead of a full embargo, which officials feared would cause a global spike in prices, the United States and its Western allies imposed price caps of $60 a barrel on all oil and oil products originating in Russia and transported by sea, a significant discount on the market price.
—Michael Schwirtz, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
The original has a Certified Fresh rating of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes from 43 reviews, but there's still an embargo on reviews for the latest installment, so only time will tell.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 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
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But on Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom extended prohibitions on motel, hotel and rental housing to March 8.—
JANIE HAR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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After Trump won in November, the Department of Justice dropped the case, citing the Constitution’s prohibition on indicting or prosecuting a sitting president.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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
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Leapfrog said a hospital could be excluded from the report for various reasons.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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Apple, Google and Oracle did not respond to requests for comment on the impending TikTok ban.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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The ban will disrupt the income streams of hundreds of thousands of creators.—
Winston Cho,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Injuries and Cole Palmer’s emergence have prevented Nkunku from displaying his brilliance at Chelsea, but his profile would be a valuable addition to any top side.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Fortunately, altitude sickness can be prevented or minimized if your body gradually adjusts to the shift in air pressure and oxygen.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Zoom in: Trump's border plans could shut out asylum seekers escaping violence in their home countries, but could also stem the flow of migrants seeking refuge in Massachusetts shelters — a resource Healey says the state can no longer afford.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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Miami, after a playoff-less 8-9 season, had zero Pro Bowl players, one of only four teams shut out.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2025
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Trump declared, having previously declined to rule out using military force.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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The violent insurrection overshadowed the final days of Trump's first term and seemed at the time almost certain to rule out any future bid for the presidency.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Life on the fringes Kody Clemens is an awkward spot; the Phillies have always labeled him a big-league-caliber player, but that has not precluded them from stashing him in the minors when possible.—
Matt Gelb,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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And having more thoughtful conversations doesn’t preclude the need sometimes to confront those who are needlessly cruel or organizations that benefit from such exploitation.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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“Embargo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embargo. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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