COUNTS (OUT) Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

counts (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of count (out)

as in excludes

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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That figure excludes the fungi, the microscopic mites and the viruses that infect the bacteria themselves.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Car warranty coverage typically excludes wear-and-tear repairs, such as tires, brakes and suspension work, which are among the most common issues drivers face.

— Emily Mercer, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of excludes

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Moroccans worry the new French law, which bans unsolicited cold calls, could have a negative impact on Morocco’s job market.

— Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026
The ordinance bans Class 3 e-bikes and e-motorcycles from parks in Centennial, as well as open areas and trails.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of bans

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Recently ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov escalates tensions by publicly demanding wartime elections, challenging Zelensky’s authority even as Ukraine’s constitution bars national votes under martial law and protests follow his removal.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Friedman said Forbes’ employee handbook—which, according to the Times, requires staff to seek permission before engaging in outside business activities and bars personal gain from company relationships—likely functions as a binding contract.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of bars

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Testing it myself, the case nearly eliminates the protrusion.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Other menu items that set the place apart include the Tomato Pie, which eliminates the mozzarella, and the East Coast White Pie that’s heavy on the garlic and multiple cheeses.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of eliminates

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Medical examiners typically cremate remains after a certain period of time if they are not claimed, which prevents family members from making an identification at a later time, Hess said.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Balance helps improve athletic performance — at any age — and prevents muscle imbalances that can lead to injuries, even in non-athletes.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of prevents

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The birthplace criterion also shuts out key figures of the Harlem Renaissance — including Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes and Louis Armstrong — who were born in the American South and moved to New York as part of the Great Migration.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Northgate edges Case Grande in baseball semifinal, shuts out Salesian to advance to softball final.

— Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 28 May 2026

Definition of shuts out

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The Tarrant County decorum policy prohibits personal attacks, impertinent, profane, obscene, or slanderous remarks as well as threatening, disruptive or unruly behavior.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026
The president imposed martial law, which prohibits elections from being held, when Russian forces invaded the country in February 2022.

— Duarte Dias, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

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