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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One of only two Caribbean teams t qualify for this year’s 48-nation tournament, Haiti faced Scotland, Brazil and Morocco before being eliminated in the group stage.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Disparity between unincorporated areas, cities If the POP unit is eliminated, its six officers would return to patrol assignments.

— Reeti Malhotra July 13, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of eliminated

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The city won a preliminary injunction in Los Angeles Superior Court that barred GLAZA from keeping the money when its contract with the zoo ended last year.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
The case was dismissed in July 2016 for abuse of the bankruptcy system, and Yaffe was barred from refiling for 180 days.

— Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Definition of barred

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The lefty shut out the Boston Red Sox over seven innings, but the Mets blew a lead in the ninth and went on to lose 3-2 in the final game before the All-Star break.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 July 2026
Everything starts on defense for Switzerland, which has allowed only three goals in five matches, and which shut out Luis Díaz and Colombia for 120 minutes in the Round of 16.

— Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Definition of shut out

Verb

Damaging winds and heavy rain are expected to be the primary threats, but hail and tornadoes can’t be ruled out.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
The suspect is believed to be a woman, but investigators have not ruled out the possibility that the teen was attacked by a man wearing women’s clothes, according to a law enforcement source.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

Definition of ruled out

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That year, according to Sacramento Bee archives, the marina operated as usual in April, May and June before the declining water levels ultimately prohibited boating.

— Corey Schmidt July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Winnetka, Plainfield and Bloomington are among the towns that have voted to ban the sale of kratom products while Rockford has prohibited the sale of synthetic kratom products.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Definition of prohibited

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The violence also prevented Migné and members of his coaching staff from visiting Haiti to scout or evaluate players in their home environment.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
For Kat, not seeing results ultimately prevented her from finding self-acceptance.

— Daisy Schofield, Allure, 13 July 2026

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