as in to eliminate
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
the revelation that the candidate had excluded journalists from certain news outlets from the press briefing
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Recent Examples of exclude
The deadline was extended from March 17 to Tuesday, March 31 after the state excluded Islamic schools from the program and a federal judge ordered the deadline extension, according to the Texas Tribune.
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Lina Ruiz
april 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
In fact, businesses hired workers at their slowest pace since 2011, excluding the onset of the pandemic in 2020.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Ahmadinejad was subsequently excluded from the 2017 presidential race by the Guardian Council, a body handpicked by the supreme leader.
—Roxane Razavi, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Independence means something different to those who are excluded from its promises.
—Jesse Jackson Jr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Lina Ruiz
april 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
In fact, businesses hired workers at their slowest pace since 2011, excluding the onset of the pandemic in 2020.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Ahmadinejad was subsequently excluded from the 2017 presidential race by the Guardian Council, a body handpicked by the supreme leader.
—Roxane Razavi, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Independence means something different to those who are excluded from its promises.
—Jesse Jackson Jr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclude
Verb
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Now, there's a push to eliminate the primary and allow voters to choose more than one candidate.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The question, then, is not how to eliminate extraction, but how to recognize it as a metabolic relation.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The country’s then-supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, even went as far as issuing a fatwa, or legal ruling under Islamic law, banning them.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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North Korea banned all foreign tourists during the pandemic but has started easing the restrictions, with a Russian tour group entering the country in 2024.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The city agreed, reducing maximum e-bike speeds to 15 mph on city trails, prohibiting e-bikes on sidewalks and imposing penalties.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The church, built on what is revered by many Christians as the site of Jesus’ crucifixion, burial and resurrection, remains closed under Israeli military guidelines prohibiting gatherings of more than 50 people.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Having legal documents on hand, at a lawyer’s office or in a file cabinet not only provides peace of mind, but can prevent conflict and legal fees when tragedy or challenges arise.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The president has repeatedly said preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon was the war's top objective.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In 2020, the Legislature passed a law barring trans women and girls from participating in women’s and girls sports.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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The no-fuss interior is pretty sparse, bar a handful of tables and small wine cabinet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Exclude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exclude. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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