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as in pub
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 tribunal
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 obstacle
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 standard
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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as in to ban
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 to exclude
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 to guard
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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as in except
not including
everyone in the company is invited, bar none
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Recent Examples of bar
Adam Erace, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2025
Access to the building’s amenities includes a rooftop pool and bar, a fitness center, a meditation studio, and concierge services.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
California has statewide policies that generally bar local authorities from honoring those detainer requests.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
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Noun
The iconic bar, birthplace of the boozy Singapore Sling, tends to hog the cocktail spotlight.
—Adam Erace, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2025
Access to the building’s amenities includes a rooftop pool and bar, a fitness center, a meditation studio, and concierge services.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
Verb
The court did not say that Congress or local governments cannot bar partisan gerrymandering or that an assertion of partisan gerrymandering protects from racial discrimination claims like those brought under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
California has statewide policies that generally bar local authorities from honoring those detainer requests.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bar
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Stewart quickly became a lineup staple on vault, bars, and beam in her freshman season for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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One repeatedly wielded its intense beams of radiation at the other, dispersing gas clouds and weakening its opponent’s ability to form new stars.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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With the Yankees coming to town and Max Fried on the mound on Friday, that streak appears to be ending, with the odds showing Game 1 of the series as a pick ’em.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The streak of good results appears to be continuing for Ben Griffin, who leads the Memorial Tournament after the first round with a score of 7-under.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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The lopsided affair featured plenty of highlights from the Horned Frogs including a masterpiece on the mound by Tommy LaPour and a number of record-setting performances by TCU’s hitters.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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Monday’s series opener was suspended after three innings with the Twins leading 2-1, and rain washed away any chance of playing Tuesday, so action resumed Wednesday afternoon with starter Joe Ryan on the mound in what was technically the first relief appearance of his career.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Cardboard cutouts of stars like Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns overlook the bar as the two-decade-old establishment gets ready to host a crowd that will push the three-story pub to its maximum capacity of about 700.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
21 May 2025
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Sheriff’s officials said the victim — who has yet to be identified by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office — was not affiliated with the pub or any nearby businesses and was not a customer at the time of the attack.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2025
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In 2004, Kehoe was selected to lead a team of lawyers and investigators who advised a special tribunal that prosecuted former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein for crimes against humanity.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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The three-strong tribunal of former Supreme Court judges Lords Mance and Neuberger and leading international arbitrator Michael Crane was asked to rule on two disputes.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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The Times spoke to both sides, as well as multiple experts to better understand the high-stakes litigation, which faces obstacles but could shake up California’s home insurance industry.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Kennedy’s announcement does not broadly address healthy adults, but under the new FDA framework, healthy adults who wish to receive the fall COVID-19 vaccine will likely face obstacles.—
Libby Richards,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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In December, new rules from the Department of Transportation came into effect requiring airlines to have stricter standards for accommodating passengers with wheelchairs, as well as requiring airlines to compensate travelers for any damage to their wheelchairs.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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Interestingly, there’s an international standard for PIN code management in financial services, ISO 9564-1, and this allows for PINs of up to 12 digits.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The New York law bans retailers from selling or shipping toy guns of certain colors — black, dark blue, silver, or aluminum — that look like real weapons.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
27 May 2025
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Technology The Big Story What to know about the GOP push to ban state AI laws House Republicans pushed forward last week with a bid to ban state regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), sparking debate among the tech community and lawmakers over its implications for the emerging tech.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
27 May 2025
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“Bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bar. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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