COUNTED (OUT) Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

counted (out)

verb

past tense of count (out)

as in excluded

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 win offers hope to Americans who feel excluded from government and challenges the political force of rhetoric portraying Muslim faith and sharia as threats.

— Jacqueline GaNun, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Three of the other cars — a Bentley Bentayga, Lamborghini Huracán and Rolls Royce Cullinan — were excluded from forfeiture because Delgado had stopped making payments on them.

— Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of excluded

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In 2022, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the IIHF banned the country from participating in international tournaments, citing security, safety and competition integrity concerns.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2026
This was not a surprise; Mexico’s Constitution banned slavery, and so, too, did the California state Constitution.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of banned

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County officials reported a financial shortfall of more than $35 million this year and eliminated 150 positions in June to help balance the budget.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
And in April, the Mouse House eliminated about 1,000 roles, primarily as a result of D’Amaro’s formation of a consolidated enterprise marketing division under the leadership of Asad Ayaz, chief marketing and brand officer.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of eliminated

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Eight years ago, Saudi women were barred from football stadiums.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Those who fail to scan the address verification QR code within seven days will see their account demoted to the free tier and be barred from joining any other Duo or Family plan for 12 months.

— Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of barred

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Sophomore running back Jon Denman was also ruled out for the matchup with the Wildcats (6-2, 3-2).

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
As in the first trial, prosecutors said investigators ruled out fireworks, cigarettes and other potential causes.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of ruled out

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Supporters said racial profiling is already prohibited and that legal status is determined using standard identification and verification procedures, not subjective characteristics such as the color of someone's skin.

— Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Under current data protection rules, airlines are prohibited from sharing passenger details with each other, meaning someone banned from a flight or airline can easily book with another carrier.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of prohibited

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His five runs prevented matched Durbin and Minnesota Twins infielder Brooks Lee among AL third basemen.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
In September of 2025, a De’Von Achane sliver of a foot stepping out of bounds prevented the Dolphins from taking a late lead on the eventual AFC champions.

— Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

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