DEFENESTRATES Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

defenestrates

verb

present tense third-person singular of defenestrate

as in shuts out

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That is because networks increasingly stay in-house, which helps makes the economics of broadcast work but essentially shuts out third-party suppliers.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
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

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In a shocker, Microsoft is tapping Call of Duty publisher Activision to build the next Halo game as Redmond axes more jobs at its first-party studios.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Continue reading … BADGE DRAIN — Seattle axes $50K police bonuses while sitting hundreds of officers short.

— , FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of axes

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Instead of replacing merchandisers, AI removes bottlenecks and gives time and control back to brand teams.

— Zohar Gilad, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Cash does not mean skipping the closing process Another common misunderstanding is that selling for cash removes the normal legal steps involved in transferring real estate.

— Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of removes

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Cale Britt sacks the quarterback and Bishop Moore will take over on downs at their own 42.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Manning, back for what is probably his final season, is on the short list of best returning quarterbacks in the country and edge rusher Colin Simmons won the SEC sacks title with 12.

— Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026

Definition of sacks

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The order will be effective for seven days unless the mayor terminates it earlier.

— Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2026
With the Bridge program scheduled to expire at the end of 2027, a question looms regarding what will happen when the initiative terminates.

— Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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