excluded; excluding
1
a
: to prevent or restrict the entrance of
b
: to bar from participation, consideration, or inclusion
2
: to expel or bar especially from a place or position previously occupied
excluder
noun
Examples of exclude in a Sentence
You can share files with some people on the network while excluding others.
The prices on the menu exclude tax.
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Two other candidates, tech entrepreneur Adam Miller and community organizer Rae Huang, criticized NBC4’s decision to exclude them from the debate.
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Activision said 100% of its net proceeds from the pack, excluding applicable taxes, will be donated to the Call of Duty Endowment, which funds programs that help veterans secure employment.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026
Addiction is a health issue, though the Americans with Disabilities Act notably excludes compulsive gambling as a covered disability.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
The current Cook County court system is excluded by law from compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, which is the law meant to provide accountability and transparency to the public that pays tens of billions to operate our government systems.
—Silvana Tabares, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Activision said 100% of its net proceeds from the pack, excluding applicable taxes, will be donated to the Call of Duty Endowment, which funds programs that help veterans secure employment.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026
Addiction is a health issue, though the Americans with Disabilities Act notably excludes compulsive gambling as a covered disability.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
The current Cook County court system is excluded by law from compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, which is the law meant to provide accountability and transparency to the public that pays tens of billions to operate our government systems.
—Silvana Tabares, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
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“Exclude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclude. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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exclude
verb
ex·clude
iks-ˈklüd 
excluded; excluding
: to shut or keep out
excludable
adjective
-ˈklüd-ə-bəl
exclusion
noun
-ˈklü-zhən
Legal Definition
exclude
transitive verb
ex·clude
ik-ˈsklüd
excluded; excluding
1
: to prevent or restrict the entry or admission of
exclude hearsay evidence
2
: to remove from participation, consideration, or inclusion (as in insurance coverage)
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