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
Be warned that waiting until after a letter of intent (LOI) is signed often precludes tax mitigation strategies that require long-term structuring.
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John Hall, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
An indictment precludes the need for a preliminary hearing.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2025
That teaser featured narration from John Leguizamo and Robert Pattinson's characters that quickly recaps the end of the mythological Trojan War, which precludes the events of Homer's The Odyssey.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Although the United States’ economic war on Iran precludes massive economic improvements in the immediate future, the government can still combat corruption, enhance transparency, and curb the rent-seeking behavior that arises from sanctions circumvention.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
The financial incentive for airports and airlines to serve alcohol precludes temperance as a solution.
—Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
While not a guarantee, being named to an All-Decade Team usually precludes enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
Live, the band’s cataclysmic volume precludes close observation, and melodic detail succumbs to feedback like dust caught in an exploding star’s stratosphere.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 28 Nov. 2025
McMahon is earning $32 million through 2027, which likely precludes a serious run at a free agent like Alex Bregman.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
John Hall, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
An indictment precludes the need for a preliminary hearing.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2025
That teaser featured narration from John Leguizamo and Robert Pattinson's characters that quickly recaps the end of the mythological Trojan War, which precludes the events of Homer's The Odyssey.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Although the United States’ economic war on Iran precludes massive economic improvements in the immediate future, the government can still combat corruption, enhance transparency, and curb the rent-seeking behavior that arises from sanctions circumvention.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
The financial incentive for airports and airlines to serve alcohol precludes temperance as a solution.
—Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
While not a guarantee, being named to an All-Decade Team usually precludes enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
Live, the band’s cataclysmic volume precludes close observation, and melodic detail succumbs to feedback like dust caught in an exploding star’s stratosphere.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 28 Nov. 2025
McMahon is earning $32 million through 2027, which likely precludes a serious run at a free agent like Alex Bregman.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precludes
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Grassley has argued that the practice protects checks and balances, encourages the White House to consult with senators, and prevents administrations of either party from jamming through prosecutors and judges who lack local support.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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This evolution also dismantles what Rebecca describes as the fourth wall of work, the invisible barrier that prevents people from understanding how their capability connects to real demand.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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For now and unless Williams changes his mind again, the move averts a potential historic litigation where Washington planned to sue Williams over his plan to switch schools.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Corps project averts potential catastrophic flooding that could lay siege to about 475,000 residents, California and the nation, according to the government’s court documents.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Precludes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precludes. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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