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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Telecoms that overcharge are excluded from spectrum auctions.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Garza’s complaint accused LeVota of discriminatory treatment, a hostile work environment and other claims, such as being excluded from her job duties.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of excluded

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The Turkish government was deposed in a military coup in 1980, and in the aftermath, the CHP (along with every other party) was banned from politics.

— Nick TaborAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
Leonard must repay the NBA $700,000, and his uncle is banned from engaging with or conducting any business with NBA teams for five years.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of banned

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As The Athletic detailed here, the Clippers’ chance at taking the arbitration route was eliminated by the National Basketball Players Association’s choice to agree with the NBA on the ruling.

— Law Murray, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Bring up the unnecessary and wasteful government programs that should be eliminated.

— Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of eliminated

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Trump is constitutionally barred from running for a third presidential term.

— Josh Boak, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
The officers were all required to sign a confidentiality agreement that barred them from discussing candidates’ personal information with anyone outside the office.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of barred

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Meta supposedly favors Chinese resellers, because, without them, Meta would be shut out from billions in profits from the lucrative Chinese ad market, since its platforms are banned there.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026
Sofia has strong feelings about the ultra-rich looking out for themselves as the world teeters toward disaster, shutting out everyone else.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of shut out

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His players will now be asked to show their versatility, while a move for a free agent striker has not been completely ruled out.

— Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Carr has been investigating diversity practices at Comcast since February 2025 and not ruled out subjecting its NBC licenses to an early review.

— Reuters, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of ruled out

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Six Flags said food and other loose items are prohibited on rides because these items can create safety hazards.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
The University of Chicago’s social-science faculty have prohibited most technology and banned the use of AI tools from their core classes.

— Sian Leah Beilock, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of prohibited

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The Louisiana ruling prevented the NCAA, SEC and LSU from taking action that would adversely affect the athletes.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Living under a rock would hardly have prevented you from hearing the ubiquitous monster hit — and replaying it in your head ad nauseam.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

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