Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locking out
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The gentle support helps keep legs from feeling heavy after hours of sitting, walking, and moving between destinations.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026 -
Investigators released security camera footage from the surrounding area showing a man walking before Hunter's death.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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In June 2025, Shields was allegedly walking out of her bathroom when she was bitten on her big toe by a large brown spider.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Freeman and Penn coach Brad Harper allegedly exchanged words with Fleeger as Freeman, his son and the Penn coach were walking out of the gym.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Locking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locking%20out. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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