as in prevents
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 precludes
This all but precludes a cargo mission to the International Space Station, which is scheduled to be deorbited in 2030, and presently has two more-than-capable supply vehicles with SpaceX's Dragon and Northrop's new, larger Cygnus.
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
What’s more, the transmissions in virtually all electric cars come with only a single forward gear, as their inherently steady flow of power precludes the need for anything more.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
On territory, Ukraine says its constitution precludes it from conceding any land.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
And there is often an expectation of escapism in romance that precludes dealing realistically with money — or, for big media blockbusters, a cynical assumption that audiences won't enjoy a romcom which also takes the logistics of life seriously.
—Chelsea Fagan, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Although the woman could have pursued her negligence claim against LSU in state court, the settlement now precludes her from doing so.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
What’s more, the transmissions in virtually all electric cars come with only a single forward gear, as their inherently steady flow of power precludes the need for anything more.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
On territory, Ukraine says its constitution precludes it from conceding any land.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
And there is often an expectation of escapism in romance that precludes dealing realistically with money — or, for big media blockbusters, a cynical assumption that audiences won't enjoy a romcom which also takes the logistics of life seriously.
—Chelsea Fagan, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Although the woman could have pursued her negligence claim against LSU in state court, the settlement now precludes her from doing so.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precludes
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State law prevents current Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson from seeking a third term in office.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The attorneys argued that state officials' failure to disclose public information prevents them from ensuring that Ward's execution is carried out without constitutional violations.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
24 Sep. 2025
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Critics also said that the 11th hour change will further complicate efforts to reach a deal that averts a shutdown.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The settlement averts what promised to be a high-profile trial.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Precludes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precludes. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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