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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
That figure excludes his work with the boy band Take That, which has also ruled.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The ordinance included language that excludes equestrian events, as well as American Indian, Native American, Indigenous Rodeo, Mexican Charreria and Escaramuza events that don’t involve the activities cited in the law.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Supporters frame the observance as recognition of traditional family structures, while critics say the timing and language amount to political counterprogramming that excludes LGBTQ+ families.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 3 June 2026
But an even more important metric for the Federal Reserve is core PCE, which excludes the more volatile categories of food and energy.
—D. Brian Blank, Fortune, 30 May 2026
But an even more important metric for the Federal Reserve is core PCE, which excludes the more volatile categories of food and energy.
—Brandy Hadley, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
When done properly, this barrier completely excludes birds rather than only deterring them.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
However, even core inflation, which excludes food and energy, has been climbing as well.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 20 May 2026
This one hails from Memphis and excludes a sauce altogether — although feel free to wet your ribs with whatever sauce tickles your fancy.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The ordinance included language that excludes equestrian events, as well as American Indian, Native American, Indigenous Rodeo, Mexican Charreria and Escaramuza events that don’t involve the activities cited in the law.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Supporters frame the observance as recognition of traditional family structures, while critics say the timing and language amount to political counterprogramming that excludes LGBTQ+ families.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 3 June 2026
But an even more important metric for the Federal Reserve is core PCE, which excludes the more volatile categories of food and energy.
—D. Brian Blank, Fortune, 30 May 2026
But an even more important metric for the Federal Reserve is core PCE, which excludes the more volatile categories of food and energy.
—Brandy Hadley, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
When done properly, this barrier completely excludes birds rather than only deterring them.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
However, even core inflation, which excludes food and energy, has been climbing as well.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 20 May 2026
This one hails from Memphis and excludes a sauce altogether — although feel free to wet your ribs with whatever sauce tickles your fancy.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excludes
Verb
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Defence company representatives at the Ukrainian embassy event said that the Ukrainian government bans the use of AI in the final stage of target interception, according to New Scientist.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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Further, the rule bans any collaboration with foreign researchers and stops all federal funding to publish scientific results for public transparency.—
Kelly Fleming,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The Seleção victory eliminates Haiti from knockout play and gives coach Carlo Ancelotti a bit of breathing room after his draw to open the tournament earned him criticism.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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But unlike a dual-class listing that concentrates power and eliminates accountability, these models distribute power and build accountability in a way that is predictable for shareholders – exactly as public companies were initially designed.—
Mary Johnstone-Louis,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits all aircraft operations, including drone flights, within a 3-nautical-mile radius and up to 3,000 feet above ground level around certain stadiums hosting World Cup matches.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The ban prohibits any item that could obstruct lifeguard views, overcrowd the beach, create tripping hazards, or hinder emergency responders.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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Banning social media also prevents kids from accessing useful content, the group said.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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The injunction last week from Judge Ken Curry prevents the NCAA from being able to block the Sorsby's eligibility for what will be his final college season with a team among the favorites to win the Big 12 and return to the College Football Playoff for a second consecutive season.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The new code of conduct, which received a 5-3 vote, bars trustees from publicly dissenting from decisions made by the majority of the board.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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But the administration counters that the law creating the Temporary Status Protection Program bars any judicial review of which migrants may live and work in the United States.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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“Excludes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excludes. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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