as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
another loss would rule them out of the tournament
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Recent Examples of rule out
The 4-year-old girl, identified in an affidavit in support of an arrest warrant as A.T., was found unresponsive in a pool at the home, but her lungs and stomach contained no water, prompting authorities to rule out drowning as the cause of death.
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Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 4 July 2025
That is not to receive a new vaccination, but to know what to rule out or to suspect if a mother becomes sick during pregnancy.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Republican lawmakers also approved a new remote voting option for House members who have been repeatedly ruled out of order, or disruptive, in the chamber.
—Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Hoyer wouldn’t rule out getting a rental, someone on an expiring contract who would cost them prospects.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
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Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 4 July 2025
That is not to receive a new vaccination, but to know what to rule out or to suspect if a mother becomes sick during pregnancy.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Republican lawmakers also approved a new remote voting option for House members who have been repeatedly ruled out of order, or disruptive, in the chamber.
—Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Hoyer wouldn’t rule out getting a rental, someone on an expiring contract who would cost them prospects.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rule out
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Thanks to the Senate parliamentarian, who disallowed a clause that excluded foreign students from the count, UChicago’s tax bill will likely be unchanged.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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That excludes Tetairoa McMillan, Jayden Higgins, and Kyle Williams from this list.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Schaumburg, for example, allows low-speed e-bikes on the same paths as traditional bikes, but Highland Park has banned some of those same bikes from its trails.—
Paulina Czupryna,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The bill also bans interest payments on stablecoins and imposes strict anti-money-laundering and sanctions compliance, with restrictions on executives with financial crime convictions.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Many states expressly bar lifers, and virtual lifers, from rehabilitation programs, college education, and any opportunity beyond their cells, favoring those who will one day be released into society and might contribute to it.—
Brooke Allen,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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Detroit Thermal is temporarily barred from performing work in the historic Mies van der Rohe District of Detroit’s Lafayette Park neighborhood amid a legal battle between residents and the utility company over plans to reopen a steam heat network underneath their property.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
12 July 2025
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Use your steamer in the sink, around the base of your faucet, and around the drain to eliminate mold smells and any buildup.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Sunlight naturally kills bacteria and can help eliminate odors.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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They were shut out through five innings by Brandon Young, who entered the night with an ERA over seven.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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On June 2, the department flipped the switch to encrypt its radio communications, shutting out the public from hearing what police are responding to and receiving instant public safety updates.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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The dispute over the Toledo Strip also forced President Andrew Jackson to act to prevent bloodshed and the loss of a political foothold in the swing state of Ohio.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Sitting in a chair that supports movement, such as one with a self-adjusting recline mechanism, can help prevent this condition, according to Puleio.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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It would also be prohibited from creating any substitute organizations.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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Swimming in Liberty Reservoir is prohibited because of the dangers posed by the deep water, which can also get extremely cold in places due to its depth.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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“Rule out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rule%20out. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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