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
The risk of dehumanization — of building a future that excludes God and reduces the other to a means — is an ancient and ever-new temptation that today takes on a technical guise.
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Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 25 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
Sorsby’s case doesn’t involve the Americans with Disabilities Act as the ADA excludes compulsive gambling as a covered disability.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
Dickens' new plan excludes the Beltline and Perry-Bolton TADs from being extended.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
That excludes rain coming from afternoon storms.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The authors found tariffs have already had a measurable impact on inflation, specifically core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 25 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
Sorsby’s case doesn’t involve the Americans with Disabilities Act as the ADA excludes compulsive gambling as a covered disability.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
Dickens' new plan excludes the Beltline and Perry-Bolton TADs from being extended.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
That excludes rain coming from afternoon storms.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The authors found tariffs have already had a measurable impact on inflation, specifically core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excludes
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New York law also bans idling specifically for heavy-duty diesel trucks and buses.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Missouri currently bans gender-affirming care, but that law is set to expire in 2027.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
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Small, concrete acts of kindness can mean more to a grieving person than words alone and eliminates the burden of having to ask for help.—
Julie Kaplow,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Alabama got Supreme Court approval to revert to its 2023 map, which eliminates one largely Black district, though it's now been blocked again.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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The law, which took effect immediately and came days before next Tuesday's primary, prohibits any person — including federal agents — from accessing voter rolls or election technology without a court order.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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At issue in the case was the Boston Trust Act, which prohibits Boston Police and other city departments from cooperating with ICE on civil immigration detainers.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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Adding a large rug further anchors a small room and prevents fragmentation and a break in sigh lines.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
25 May 2026
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Sulfur prevents fungal spores from germinating and must be applied as a preventive measure before the disease develops for effective results.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
Verb
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The Consumer Legal Remedies Act (Civil Code § 1770) independently bars misrepresentation of the standard, quality, or characteristics of goods and services, and authorizes both injunctive relief and actual damages.—
Corey Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Her family has engaged a Sydney lawyer to challenge the order, which bars the mother from Australia until February 2028.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 May 2026
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“Excludes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excludes. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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