blacklist

verb

Definition of blacklistnext
as in to exclude

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Recent Examples of blacklist Based on platform regulations, brands can blacklist users, but new accounts can be easily created, which explains the luxury brand’s strategy to impose a sweeping ban on an entire block within the municipality. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 11 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 Many organisations blacklist insecure apps while whitelisting productivity and security apps. — Mike Rosen, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 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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  • Since last year, Nvidia has excluded any potential Chinese AI chip revenue from its forecasts.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • Includes standard back-to-school apparel; excludes athletic uniforms and luxury goods.
    — Courtney Johnston, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
Definition of exclude
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  • A number of Russian regions have banned the use of large canisters that hold around five gallons to prevent fuel hoarding.
    — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Twenty-seven states currently have laws banning trans girls and women from participating against cisgender women and girls.
    — Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of ban
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  • Disparity between unincorporated areas, cities If the POP unit is eliminated, its six officers would return to patrol assignments.
    — Reeti Malhotra July 13, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • United States forward Folarin Balogun has signed with the high-profile Klutch Sports agency following an eventful World Cup campaign that ended when the national team was eliminated by Belgium in the round of 16.
    — Martin Rogers, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of eliminate
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  • 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
  • Kaepernick was blackballed from the NFL for his decision to kneel on the sideline during the playing of the national anthem in protest of police brutality and racial injustice.
    — Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Definition of blackball
Verb
  • Primary care clinicians used the test to rule out Alzheimer’s in 30% of their patients.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • There are a few possibilities on the table, while some promising candidates have already been ruled out.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Definition of rule out
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  • The reality star, actress, and comedian hasn't been exiled from late night altogether, however.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
  • The producers essentially did as much once both were exiled from Casa Amor, and the two made the mutual decision to couple up onscreen.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 1 July 2026
Definition of exile
Verb
  • Only people whose physical condition prevents them from doing so would be allowed to receive assistance from a doctor or a nurse.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
  • The states are also asking for a temporary restraining order and an injunction that would prevent the merger from closing.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of prevent
Verb
  • The lefty shut out the Boston Red Sox over seven innings, but the Mets blew a lead in the ninth and went on to lose 3-2 in the final game before the All-Star break.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 July 2026
  • Everything starts on defense for Switzerland, which has allowed only three goals in five matches, and which shut out Luis Díaz and Colombia for 120 minutes in the Round of 16.
    — Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of shut out

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