Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for "banning"
  • present participle of ban.
Search instead for bemanning.
Definitions

banning

[ban-ing] / ˈbæn ɪŋ /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

At the same time, the state has passed various laws intended to protect people from PFAS, including banning them in food packaging and firefighting foam.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

She cited the provision banning slavery and involuntary servitude.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

"The whole thing around Aughinish doesn't match, we need to be banning those exports," she told AFP.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the White House was unaware of his bets and pointed to ethics guidelines banning employees from making them.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

After three years of silence, banning, and internal exile, I looked forward to the chance to speak out before the people attempting to judge me.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training