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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for counted (out)
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The report finds more than half (57%) of pregnant people and parents of babies under 1 report feeling excluded or unwelcome when trying to stay active.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
8 Feb. 2026 -
At the hearing, prosecutors argued Bremner's testimony should be excluded.—
Stephanie Slifer,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Brockman pointed to the situation 10 years ago when Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo organizers banned the Virginia battle flag, more commonly known as the Confederate flag, from being displayed in the All Western Parade.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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Rare earths are vital for defense and the energy transition, but China accounts for about three-fifths of global mining and 91% of refined output, and, after a recent diplomatic spat, Beijing banned exports of some products to Japan.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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The day Hanceville’s police department was eliminated, a switch was flicked in a dispatch center at the county sheriff’s office in Cullman.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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By Charles Homans and Philip Montgomery With 300,000 employees gone and collective-bargaining rights eliminated, the administration has hobbled organized labor.—
Philip Montgomery Dan Kaufman Hugo Lindgren Lulu Garcia-Navarro Kwame Anthony Appiah Sophie Haigney Daniel Poppick John Hodgman,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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An appeals court also reversed a ruling from a judge in Chicago that barred federal agents from using certain riot control weapons, including tear gas and pepper balls, unless needed to prevent an immediate threat.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Corporations and unions, still barred from contributing to federal campaigns directly, could spend unlimited sums independently.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Although Kraft and Belichick have been shut out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, both are expected to be enshrined eventually.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Korda won seven times in 2024 and was shut out in 2025.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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The presence of federal agents at Levi’s Stadium has not been ruled out entirely, which led to pressure on the league to confirm whether that presence would be connected to any immigration enforcement operations.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Canadian pairs skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek was ruled out of the team event due to an injury sustained during training in Quebec, Team Canada said in a statement.—
Mark Scaglione,
NBC news,
3 Feb. 2026
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The import of humanitarian aid or goods through Rafah remains prohibited.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Parking along Oakland Avenue will be prohibited during construction and some short-term water shut-offs will also occur as needed.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Federal law prevented one company from owning a TV station and newspaper in the same city.—
Gabriel Sherman,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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Injury then prevented the 25-year-old forward being part of their starting XI consistently until December.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Counted (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counted%20%28out%29. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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