precluding 1 of 2

precluding

2 of 2

verb

present participle of preclude

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of precluding
Verb
For example, some Americans may not have a primary care doctor, thus precluding them from getting a prescription for the Covid shot. Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precluding
Noun
  • Former Vice President Kamala Harris will no longer receive protection from the Los Angeles Police Department after backlash from officers who were reportedly pulled from crime prevention efforts for the security detail.
    Zach LaChance, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Suicide prevention is a priority for higher education because suicide is a leading cause of death among young and emerging adults.
    Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Keeping up with your shower's health is key to preventing mold from growing in the first place.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The company has also tried to limit unsolicited messages for users under 18, preventing teen profiles from being public or widely recommended.
    Annabelle Canela, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
    Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Precluding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precluding. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on precluding

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!