as in to shut out
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Recent Examples of read out
The consequence is that the Voting Rights Act of 1965—a landmark statute that was intended to insure racially equal electoral opportunity—has been read out of existence.
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Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
Those results are still years away, with Lilly's trial expected to read out in 2029.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
In the letter read out to lawmakers of the Central African country on Monday, Chadian President Mahamat Déby Itno said two battalions of 750 troops each will be deployed from this month for one year, following a request by the United Nations.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Instead, statements attributed to the 56-year-old cleric have been read out on national television or posted on social media.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
Those results are still years away, with Lilly's trial expected to read out in 2029.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
In the letter read out to lawmakers of the Central African country on Monday, Chadian President Mahamat Déby Itno said two battalions of 750 troops each will be deployed from this month for one year, following a request by the United Nations.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Instead, statements attributed to the 56-year-old cleric have been read out on national television or posted on social media.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for read out
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Northgate edges Case Grande in baseball semifinal, shuts out Salesian to advance to softball final.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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The Phillies shut out the Padres 3-0 Wednesday to start their West Coast trip with a three-game sweep of San Diego.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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On the other hand, those who carry heterosis face discrimination from within their own circles — Jim is cast out from by the gym queen crowd when his positive test for the virus is exposed — in a clear parallel for how HIV+ people are often treated in gay circles.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Consider heading all the way north along the sand several miles to the pretty trails and quiet beach fronting Hanna Park or go south along the sand to the quarter-mile-long Jax Beach Pier, where surfers catch waves and anglers cast out lines for whatever is biting.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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The first film in the Thor series sees the god of thunder exiled from his fabled home of Asgard to earth where he is forced to learn humility.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The Paramount+ series follows Dwight just after he is released from prison after 25 years and unceremoniously exiled by his boss to set up shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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Instead of taking selfies, applauding and cherishing family memories at the event, the comedian admitted to smuggling in booze, fighting with a guard and getting kicked out.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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She’s kicked out of school, though is permitted to still take national exams for university admission.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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“Read out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/read%20out. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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