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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Recent Examples of embargo
Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
Examples: Brand tone guidelines, embargoed campaign details and competitive comparison policies.
—Sagar Gupta, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Zaakir Tameez
june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
On the ground, chanting protesters called for an oil embargo and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz – echoing a threat made by Tehran during its 12-day war with Israel last month.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 11 July 2025
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Noun
Reviews of The Bear season four were embargoed for publication until 11:15 p.m.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
Examples: Brand tone guidelines, embargoed campaign details and competitive comparison policies.
—Sagar Gupta, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Verb
When Lincoln announced a blockade of southern ports at Seward’s advice (a policy Sumner opposed, favoring an embargo), British aristocrats grew even angrier.
—Zaakir Tameez
june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
On the ground, chanting protesters called for an oil embargo and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz – echoing a threat made by Tehran during its 12-day war with Israel last month.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for embargo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embargo
Noun
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Local media reports indicate that Bolsonaro faces additional restrictions beyond the ankle monitor, including prohibitions on social media use and contact with other individuals under Supreme Court investigation.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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The 90-day prohibition is one of several closures and restrictions new this summer at Lake Tahoe.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Thanks to the Senate parliamentarian, who disallowed a clause that excluded foreign students from the count, UChicago’s tax bill will likely be unchanged.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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That excludes Tetairoa McMillan, Jayden Higgins, and Kyle Williams from this list.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Plus, these experts wonder if a ban is even necessary.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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The policy is just one piece of a larger trend of book restrictions and bans across Tennessee — and the nation.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Until now, there was no centralized system in place to prevent double billing, which enabled overpayments to go unnoticed.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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To prevent layoffs of younger staff members, San Diego Unified turned this year to the Supplemental Early Retirement Program, or SERP, which offers veteran employees incentive payments to retire early.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
Verb
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That means with enough filings for Level 3 and Level 4 registrants, individuals paid at Level 2 would be shut out from obtaining H-1B petitions.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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After winning outright or sharing the trainers’ title for four straight Del Mar meetings, D’Amato was shut out in 2024.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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He’s also ruled out the Chinese mainland due to fierce competition, entrenched EV incumbents, and a power grid so advanced that ultra-fast charging is widely available—making battery swapping largely unnecessary.—
Clay Chandler,
Fortune,
19 July 2025
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Despite the damage, authorities ruled out foul play in Daniel’s disappearance.—
Julia Bonavita , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Los Angeles businessman Ray Watt donated some 600 acres south of Rancho Santa Fe to San Diego in exchange for development rights, which were precluded at the time under the city’s general plan.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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But charter school advocates reject the notion that these homeschool programs constitute irresponsible taxpayer spending, saying that their charters have been a lifeline for students with disabilities, chronic illnesses or other vulnerabilities that preclude them from success at a public school.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
17 July 2025
Verb
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In an unsigned order on Monday, the top court temporarily lifted a lower court ruling from May that indefinitely paused the layoffs and reinstated those who were let go, while also halting President Donald Trump’s Executive Order from March which called for the department to be closed down.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Due to the storm damage, the city of Plainfield said that its city pools and parks are closed on Tuesday for inspection and safety assessment, while services at the Plainfield Senior Center are halted.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Embargo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embargo. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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