EMBARGOING Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

embargoing

verb

present participle of embargo

as in excluding

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As a cause of death, hyperthermia often is diagnosed by excluding every other possibility, since body temperature at the time of death is not always available or knowable.

— Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Focus Features has acquired the rest of the world (excluding Italy, Scandinavia, Portugal, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America) with Universal Pictures International set to handle international distribution for the studio.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of excluding

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Riyadh said the discussions were aimed at keeping diplomatic channels open and preventing another escalation in hostilities.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Events unfold over one evening as a hurricane rolls in, blocking communication from the outside world and preventing reinforcements from arriving.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026

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Among them, Carter found that the request violates federal law precluding altering of election rules on the eve of an election.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Califia has previously been detained for drug possession but was also released before her arraignment, precluding the possibility of diversion court.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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The risk of transmission also limits contact with the patients even after death, depriving families of closure and the opportunity to observe their preferred burial rites.

— Constant Same Bagalwa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
The condition causes the carotid artery inside the skull to narrow or close, depriving the brain of oxygen.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026

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