COUNT OUT Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

count (out)

verb

Definition of count (out)

as in to exclude

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of I don't feel well, so count me out for the party tonight

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The sticking point in debate negotiations was over whether Marshall qualified under a provision in Nexstar’s national debate participation criteria that excludes candidates who didn’t raise at least 25% of their campaign funds from in-state donors.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
That job will include all entertainment and sports bookings at the venues (excluding the New York Rangers and New York Knicks), as well as live bookings at the Sphere in Las Vegas.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of exclude

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In his first term the White House banned CNN correspondent Jim Acosta from the White House, but a judge ordered his pass returned, citing First Amendment protections.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
In 2018, during his first term, the White House tried to ban journalist Jim Acosta, who then working for CNN, but a court ordered that his press credential be resinstated.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of ban

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Grant starts that particular groundswell early, after failing to sing an impressively low note and being eliminated in Round 1.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
To eliminate this obstacle, the ANU research team designed a fluorescent assay named PETra.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of eliminate

Verb

The strike prevented an Iranian flight carrying a Houthi delegation from landing.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
Fire grows after manhunt keeps crews out The Mineral Fire grew to 18 acres by Monday morning after the armed manhunt prevented firefighters from attacking it for hours.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

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