blacklist

verb

Definition of blacklistnext
as in to exclude

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Recent Examples of blacklist But blacklisting a company for maintaining civil rights protections, and then banning the military deployment of its AI hours later, shows that the federal government in this instance enables the harm that regulation is meant to prevent. — Michael Gregory, The Conversation, 4 June 2026 For many creatives, the fear of being ‘cancelled’ or blacklisted from the industry is often more powerful than their fear of remaining in an abusive environment. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 May 2026 Nonetheless, Sacks and others within the administration may be hoping Hegseth makes good on his threats to blacklist Anthropic from the national security supply chain. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is threatening to blacklist Anthropic after the artificial intelligence company refused to loosen its safety standards for the military. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blacklist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blacklist
  1. exclude
  2. ban
  3. eliminate
  4. blackball
  5. rule out
  6. exile
  7. prevent
  8. shut out
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  • The exact current values are obscured because federal filings use broad ranges and exclude subsequent market moves.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Moreover, that $100 million plus projection captures just the store-level opportunity and excludes upside from Hoka’s nationwide online availability on Academy’s website, Matuszewski said.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of exclude
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  • There's a certain simple logic to the thought of bringing down the price of fuel by banning its export.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Some wealthy countries, including Norway and Kuwait, have imposed strict rules to formally ban sale to teens.
    — Kent Sepkowitz, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of ban
Verb
  • Rooms The residence’s apartments and suites are all about modern luxury with high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, along with a solid stone ceiling which eliminated any sounds coming in from other rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The nation eliminated the domestic spread of measles in 2000 by maintaining high vaccination rates, but those rates have fallen in recent years to below the 95% coverage needed to prevent outbreaks.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of eliminate
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  • With his new book set for release next week, the quarterback still believes he was blackballed.
    — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Kaepernick subsequently opted out of his contract with the 49ers and later in the year had received no contract offers; many of Kaepernick’s supporters suspected he was being blackballed because of his peaceful protests.
    — Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of blackball
Verb
  • The report also stated that Saudi Arabia has ruled out negotiations until the strait has been wrested from Houthi control.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Oakland police, the lead investigators on the incident, have not ruled out murder-suicide or determined who pulled the trigger, but the investigation is ongoing.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of rule out
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  • The celebrity kingmaker had finally been officially exiled from the royal court.
    — Lindsey Weber, Vanity Fair, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Conversely, what appeared to be an inappropriate relationship with an NFL coach might have doomed Diana Russini’s career at The Athletic, but doesn’t appear likely to exile her from the industry.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of exile
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  • The nation eliminated the domestic spread of measles in 2000 by maintaining high vaccination rates, but those rates have fallen in recent years to below the 95% coverage needed to prevent outbreaks.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Evidence might include the underlying need, capability fit, timing, accessibility, ability to deliver and risks or constraints that could prevent action.
    — Adam Feiner, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of prevent
Verb
  • Denny Hamlin, who entered second in the playoff standings, finished 16th and was shut out of stage points.
    — Frankie Frisco, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The Stars were also shut out in a home opener for the first time since moving to Dallas before the 1993-94 season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of shut out

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