barring

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preposition

bar·​ring ˈbär-iŋ How to pronounce barring (audio)
Synonyms of barringnext
: excluding by exception : excepting
… they knew that, barring a miracle, they would never be able to save the large cash outlay required …—Warner Olivier

barring

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present participle of bar entry 2

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Preposition No one, barring the magician himself, knows how the trick is done. we'll be there, barring rain or some other unexpected problem

Word History

First Known Use

Preposition

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of barring was in the 15th century

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“Barring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barring. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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barring

preposition
bar·​ring ˈbär-iŋ How to pronounce barring (audio)
1
: with the exception of
barring none
2
: apart from the possibility of
will be there on time, barring accidents
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