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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Big Walk’s co-op multiplayer walking adventure has proved popular since launching in August, but Xbox players have been excluded from the fun — and now the game’s creators have explained why.

— Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026
Two hours of texting a close friend, exploring an interest or scrolling through content that leaves a teen feeling excluded all register the same on a dashboard.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of excluded

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Although a version of psychopathy was included in prior editions of the DSM, more recent editions have eliminated the diagnosis.

— David DeMatteo, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
Bersten, who is filling in this week as Dewan’s partner, was previously paired with celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis before they were eliminated earlier in the season.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of eliminated

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Albert Ramdin, secretary general of the Organization of American States, also has said that candidates with criminal ties should be barred from running.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
In addition to being barred from ever owning livestock again, Barr’s plea agreement prevents him from owning or living with any type of animal for 15 years, according to PETA.

— Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of barred

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Rice quarterback Jacurri Brown had touchdown runs of 50 and 78 yards, but the Owls (1-6, 0-3) were shut out over the final 40 minutes and 59 seconds.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Todd also mentioned feeling shut out from Grace’s thoughts and decision-making process; of course he’s been unsettled and worried as well as resentful.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of shut out

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Kurn continued speaking after being ruled out of order and Knight issued multiple warnings before asking officers to remove her.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026
Chase DeLauter was initially ruled out on a grounder, but Cleveland challened and the call was overturned after a replay review, giving the rookie his second hit of the game.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of ruled out

Verb

Claims that cotton in a particular product came from a specific farm or grower are also prohibited.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
The suspect who allegedly had the weapon was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition, police said, adding that they were booked on multiple charges.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of prohibited

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That strike prevented the landing of an Iranian flight carrying a Houthi delegation returning from the funeral of Iran’s supreme leader, who had been killed in the opening strikes of the war in February.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
The wild swing of events gave the Wildcats (5-1, 2-1) their first Big Ten road victory this season and prevented Fitzgerald from getting his first conference victory as the coach at Michigan State (2-5, 0-4).

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026

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