PRECLUDE Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

preclude

verb

pri-ˈklüd

as in to prevent

to keep from happening by taking action in advance issued a strict schedule for doing household chores so as to preclude any arguments

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Recent Examples of preclude None of this precludes taking the proper steps to deter China. —

Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Nicole Blumberg, an assistant district attorney, told the jury that consensual relationships do not preclude rape. —

Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026 Apparently, pasta making is the type of activity that doesn’t preclude Kate from wearing her rings. —

Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026 The state-level legal issue around the election maps precludes the JCEB from finalizing ballots for the upcoming August general election at all, Brown said. —

Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for preclude

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Early vaccination techniques, not yet perfected, did lead to genuine harm, in some cases causing the very infections they were intended to prevent.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
In practical terms, according to a person familiar with the discussions surrounding the new requirement, ships may need to use armed security teams on board or equipment designed to prevent hijackings, kidnappings or robberies.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026