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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
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
By the time the show concluded its run, Beals — who played the iconic power lesbian Bette Porter every Sunday night on TV screens at lesbian bars, watch parties, and other sapphic gatherings across the globe — had preserved an archival history of the first lesbian show to ever air on primetime.
—Quispe López, Them., 8 Apr. 2025
Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
Protesters waved tricolor flags, with a CNN team on the ground seeing what appeared to be a few thousand in attendance to protest Le Pen’s barring from the 2027 election.
—Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
At the 17 rooftop bars ahead, no vantage point is too extravagant.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
By the time the show concluded its run, Beals — who played the iconic power lesbian Bette Porter every Sunday night on TV screens at lesbian bars, watch parties, and other sapphic gatherings across the globe — had preserved an archival history of the first lesbian show to ever air on primetime.
—Quispe López, Them., 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Trump has floated the idea of running for a third term several times since he was elected, even though the Constitution bars individuals from serving more than two presidential terms.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
Protesters waved tricolor flags, with a CNN team on the ground seeing what appeared to be a few thousand in attendance to protest Le Pen’s barring from the 2027 election.
—Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bar
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The bedrooms are awash in calming sand tones with dark wood ceiling beams above and the general ambience takes cues from nature.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 Apr. 2025
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Omega cleaned concrete and wood out of the arena Saturday so workers can cut steel support beams and let the roof crash down early this week.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Los Angeles is already asserting its dominance over the rest of the league, with the Dodgers' winning streak dating all the way back to last year's World Series.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Since recapturing the White House and both chambers of Congress, Republicans have largely been able to implement their agenda, but concerns are emerging as Democrats aim to exploit possible weaknesses that could either reinforce or disrupt the president’s winning streak.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2025
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be on the mound for Los Angeles, with Jesus Luzardo on the hill for Philadelphia.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Baseball Stef Alexander hit an RBI single and earned the win on the mound, while Jansen Thomas went 2-for-3 and got the save as Cambridge (1-0) defeated Haverhill 6-4 in a nonleague contest.—
Kristina Banahan,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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McHale’s, an Irish pub that once had locations in Rock Hill and Fort Mill, will reopen in Charlotte, but a timeline has not been shared.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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That’s a great sign for anyone who loves grabbing a post-work pint at any of the country’s world-famous pubs.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
26 Mar. 2025
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However, in a ruling, the tribunal has now rejected the government's request.—
Emma Woollacott,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Before that vote took place, City warned their fellow Premier League sides not to vote through any changes to the rules until the tribunal had delivered its full verdict in relation to their first legal challenge.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Many beneficiaries already face obstacles getting through to the Social Security’s phone lines to make an in-person appointment and then need to drive to a field office, said Kathleen Romig, director of Social Security and disability policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Your passion must propel you forward when obstacles arise.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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As the Trump administration continues to roll out policies targeting immigrants, experts and immigration attorneys caution the likelihood of more officers following suit and creating a new standard.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Seventy-five percent of first-class mail will retain its previous delivery standard, 14 percent will be accelerated, and 11 percent may experience a slight delay.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Certain artificial dyes used in the U.S. are banned or subject to warning labels in other countries.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that cigarette smoking causes more than 480,000 deaths annually in the U.S. Beverly Hills and Manhattan Beach, California, banned the sale of most tobacco products beginning in 2021.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bar. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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