counted (out)

past tense of count (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for counted (out)
Verb
  • Converts, as well as the children of Parsi mothers with non-Parsi fathers, were excluded.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
  • The Tigray region, where hundreds of thousands of people had died in the war between the federal forces and regional groups, was again excluded from the election, denying it a voice in parliament and further pushing it to the margins.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • Many fans have worn the pre-revolutionary flag of the sun and lion that FIFA had banned inside stadiums.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
  • So does Hochul think horse carriages should be banned?
    Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • During the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Mexico was eliminated in the group stage for the first time since 1978, breaking a streak of seven consecutive appearances in the knockout rounds.
    Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • Under that scenario, if no candidate breaks 50% of the popular vote, the bottom finisher is eliminated, and voters’ second choices come into play.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • The week, however, was not without controversy for the South Korean team, as the squad barred press from their home country after audio of media criticizing the mandatory military service exemption granted to Son was leaked.
    Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
  • Any actor previously nominated or who won in a lead or supporting category is also barred from submitting in a guest category for the same role.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • And the Longhorns not only went on to lose, they got shut out!
    Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
  • The program is designed for first-time or returning buyers shut out of the market.
    Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • Veteran substitute Arnautovic appeared to have restored Austria’s lead in the 67th minute from a goalmouth scramble, but that was ruled out as Stefan Posch handled in the area.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • Gallstones have since been ruled out as the cause.
    Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • Because of a 2015 first-degree assault conviction, O'Brien is prohibited from possessing a firearm.
    WCCO Staff, CBS News, 17 June 2026
  • At this point, true liberation began, as a growing number of HBCUs offered academic freedom to Black Americans, who otherwise would have been prohibited from attending most colleges and universities.
    Rodney Coates, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • Teva said his family later reached a settlement deal with Von D, which allegedly included a nondisclosure agreement that prevented his mother from speaking out on the incident.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 16 June 2026
  • And while Popeye could never directly engage with his Sea Hag because his code of honor prevented him from striking a woman, no matter how villainous, Tom seems to have no such code.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 15 June 2026
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“Counted (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counted%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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