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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On May 28, Johnson received results finding that the DNA profile sampled from one of Brown’s soda bottles could not be excluded as the contributor of the male blood from the victim’s nightgown, the detective wrote.

— Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Prior to Russia being excluded from the G8 in 2014 following its annexation of Crimea, parts of Europe were directly dependent on Russia for oil and gas.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Definition of excluded

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The city banned data centers near transit and the Beltline, but this one is trying to get an exception.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
The legislature banned most gifts from lobbyists to lawmakers and other state officials 20 years ago in response to scandals involving former House Speaker Jim Black, a Matthews Democrat.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Definition of banned

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That three-week period comes to an end for those who were eliminated at the round of 32 (played between June 29 and July 3) this week.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The governor's initial plan contained a far more ambitious rollback, one that would have eventually eliminated all property taxes on primary homes and contained no carveout for school budget property taxes.

— Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Definition of eliminated

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He was sentenced to nine days in jail before being deported to Australia and barred from reentering Singapore.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
The controversial traffic stops federal immigration agents were briefly barred from using have been seen in North Carolina for more than a year, according to one activist group that tracks data.

— Julia Coin July 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026

Definition of barred

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For the third straight season, the SEC was shut out of the National Championship game.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
And the Cup created new stars, like 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who gained millions of Instagram followers after shutting out Spain.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

Definition of shut out

Verb

The league has not ruled out the possibility of suspending Leonard or voiding his contract.

— Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Saggar said typically the parasite can be found in lettuce, salad greens, and spinach, and fruits like blueberries and raspberries, but other foods can't be ruled out.

— Terry Collins, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Definition of ruled out

Verb

An order on the case issued in 2020 did not include a finding of abuse but prohibited David Brouillette from having contact with his second ex-wife with a few exceptions.

— Curt Devine, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
The family prohibited the use of cameras and cellphones at the funeral to protect its privacy, and the ceremony took place amid a heavy police presence, with officers guarding the entrance to the building.

— Albinson Linares, NBC news, 17 July 2026

Definition of prohibited

Verb

When the team sprinkled their cages with isopropyl myristate daily, though, the animals did not breed—the compound reliably prevented pregnancy.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
The verdicts came after prosecutors argued Dominguez made deliberate choices during the attacks despite symptoms of schizophrenia, while defense attorneys argued his mental illness prevented him from forming criminal intent.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

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