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noun

im-ˈbär-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce embargo (audio)
Definition of embargonext
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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embargo

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verb

as in to exclude

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Recent Examples of embargo
Noun
The embargo is the sharpest edge of a campaign (that also includes sweeping sanctions) to starve Tehran of oil revenue and undermine its economy, with the cost borne largely by ordinary Iranians. — semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The militant faction declared a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabian shipping in late July, including a blockade on ships of all origins attempting to enter the country’s ports. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
And unlike with fossil fuels, renewable energy costs aren’t volatile, and their fuel source — sunbeams and wind currents — cannot be embargoed. — Kathleen Biggins, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026 No cartel can embargo the wind. — Jennifer Granholm, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for embargo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embargo
  1. prohibition
  2. exclude
  3. ban
  4. prevent
  5. shut out
  6. rule out
  7. preclude
  8. halt
Noun
  • The Mountain West, a Group of Six conference, passed a similar prohibition hours after the ACC announcement.
    — Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Dana Williams / The American High School The fix is not prohibition; that ship has sailed, and used well, these tools genuinely help.
    — Dana Williams, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of prohibition
Verb
  • GitLab earned 24 cents per share, excluding items, on revenues of $286 million in the second quarter, beating estimates for 18 cents and $273 million, respectively, according to LSEG.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is excluding two measles deaths reported by Pennsylvania health officials last week from its latest update of national measles data.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of exclude
Noun
  • Kalshi’s Compliance Department issued the lifetime ban, effective last Friday, against Santos, preventing him from accessing its platform directly or indirectly.
    — Larry Neumeister, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The country has long had one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates, now exacerbated by the Taliban’s ban on medical training for women and the requirement that women patients be accompanied to appointments by a male guardian.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of ban
Verb
  • The problem is, Isolde is very busy with work, so Ry is often left to herself with four alarms a day to take medication to prevent seizures.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Shingles, which can cause painful rashes, fever, chills, headaches and fatigue, can be prevented by getting the two-dose vaccine, which is about 90% effective in the elderly.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of prevent
Verb
  • Under new defensive coordinator Gary Patterson, USC shut out San Jose Staté in the first half, but its depth issues on defense were exposed in the fourth quarter.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • But Lake Zurich was shut out by Fremd in Week 1 and decided to start this rematch against Antioch with a simple plan.
    — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of shut out
Verb
  • Consider bringing your results to a healthcare provider who can help rule out other possible causes and discuss options for managing any symptoms affecting your daily life.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026
  • However, the researchers argue that the potential for small bits of metallic debris to impact cognitive health can’t be ruled out.
    — Mike McRae August 31, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of rule out
Verb
  • For instance, in large American cities such as Chicago, significant segments of the Hispanic minority speak only Spanish, which precludes their being recruited by the police.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • As part of his plea deal, Kohberger waived the right to appeal, but that does not preclude him from filing a new case challenging the validity of his agreement.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of preclude
Verb
  • Trade groups representing cities, counties and businesses argued the first provision would give tribes power to delay or halt projects, including those that had already been reviewed under the California Environmental Quality Act.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • But the index has stayed within 2% of the peak, the pullbacks so far halting a handful of points above what had been the top of the former multi-month range.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
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