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precluding

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verb

present participle of preclude

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for precluding
Noun
  • Experts attribute the decrease to a combination of factors, including the wider availability of the opioid antidote naloxone, along with $50 billion in funding for drug-treatment and youth prevention efforts from the national opioid settlements.
    Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • The agency also recommends the dengue vaccine as an additional prevention measure.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • Immigration attorneys and civil rights advocates have sharply criticized many of these facilities for mistreating migrants and preventing them from properly defending their cases.
    Eric Levenson and Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Immunizations not only protect individuals but also help to protect the broader community by preventing the spread of the virus, the release stated.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
  • His comments come as the S & P 500 eked out a gain heading into the market’s close on Friday, averting a fifth straight week of losses.
    Brian Evans, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Precluding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precluding. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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