as in bans
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
the revelation that the candidate had excluded journalists from certain news outlets from the press briefing
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Recent Examples of excludes
These mini-retinas pointed out that the specific cellular mechanisms arrange red, green, and blue cone cells, noting that the foveola uniquely excludes blue cones to maximize visual clarity.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Scammers typically use high-pressure scare tactics, seeking payment up front, only to offer vague coverage promises and contractual fine print that often excludes most real repairs.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, came in line with expectations.
—Lisa Kailai Han,sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
This excludes the Mexican airspace.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2026
The measure excludes food services, auto dealers, building materials stores and gasoline stations.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
If democracy is defined by the right of citizens to participate in the decisions that shape their lives, then a system that excludes millions of voters from the most consequential part of the election is falling woefully short.
—Terry Lierman, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2026
The House legislative package, however, excludes some of the most ambitious reforms in the Senate version, such as a pilot program to incentivize localities to liberalize land-use rules using Community Development Block Grant funding.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
The study area excludes the Port of Los Angeles north of Crescent Avenue.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Scammers typically use high-pressure scare tactics, seeking payment up front, only to offer vague coverage promises and contractual fine print that often excludes most real repairs.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, came in line with expectations.
—Lisa Kailai Han,sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
This excludes the Mexican airspace.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2026
The measure excludes food services, auto dealers, building materials stores and gasoline stations.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
If democracy is defined by the right of citizens to participate in the decisions that shape their lives, then a system that excludes millions of voters from the most consequential part of the election is falling woefully short.
—Terry Lierman, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2026
The House legislative package, however, excludes some of the most ambitious reforms in the Senate version, such as a pilot program to incentivize localities to liberalize land-use rules using Community Development Block Grant funding.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
The study area excludes the Port of Los Angeles north of Crescent Avenue.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excludes
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Lowenthal has spoken highly of Australia’s similar ban, which went into effect in December and bans accounts for all children under 16 years old.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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And last week a federal judge upheld an Illinois state law, the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which bans swipe fees on taxes and tips, which could lead to higher card fees and reduced rewards.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Despite the growing popularity of compact electric tools, the FixBuddy Ratchet takes a fully manual approach – no batteries required, which eliminates the risk of running out of power in the middle of a job.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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At a depth of one mile, a column of water naturally provides the 160 atmospheres of pressure required for the reactor to function, which eliminates the need for massive and expensive surface pressure vessels.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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The bill prohibits cities and counties from decreasing funding for public safety, which representatives from the local governments say isn’t possible.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The ban prohibits any outdoor burning, including campfires and yard waste.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The coating forms a rough texture that prevents liquids from sticking.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Properly watering succulents keeps them healthy and prevents problems like root rot and shriveled leaves.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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The bill, which passed along party lines 54-45 on Tuesday, bars anyone age 75 or older from being elected or appointed to such positions.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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However, Civil Code 4910 is more specific and bars common interest developments (HOAs) from doing what other California corporations are allowed to do.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Excludes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excludes. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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