as in to shut out
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Recent Examples of read out
Colbert did read out several jokes that have been cut during his time on the show, crediting his writing staff for their quips.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
At the podium, Li read out a letter from Xi, which described ancient Greece and China as two civilizations that have shaped humanity’s development from opposite sides of Eurasia.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
His latest message, read out in parliament by a senior member of Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party, followed weeks after a parliamentary committee recommended a series of reforms to support the peace efforts — including measures to reintegrate PKK members who renounce violence.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Prior to showing the video, Zamani read out a list of musicians, artists, filmmakers and actors confirmed as having been killed in the crackdown as well as another half dozen arts and culture professionals who have been detained, requesting that that the audience applaud each of the names.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
At the podium, Li read out a letter from Xi, which described ancient Greece and China as two civilizations that have shaped humanity’s development from opposite sides of Eurasia.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
His latest message, read out in parliament by a senior member of Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party, followed weeks after a parliamentary committee recommended a series of reforms to support the peace efforts — including measures to reintegrate PKK members who renounce violence.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Prior to showing the video, Zamani read out a list of musicians, artists, filmmakers and actors confirmed as having been killed in the crackdown as well as another half dozen arts and culture professionals who have been detained, requesting that that the audience applaud each of the names.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for read out
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When Lenae was shut out of nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, likely a result of eligibility period technicalities, viral posts calling out her absence racked up tens of thousands of likes.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Plano West shut out Grand Prairie 4-0 on Tuesday.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Who would cast out the kind of characters that Tucker Carlson and company are encouraging?—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Rams eventually released him, simply cutting him loose – a franchise icon cast out into the cold.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Once used by Iran's monarchy to exile political prisoners, this rock is deceptively fertile on the ground.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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In the Sixties in Greece, under military rule, the music of Mikis Theodorakis was prohibited by decree, its composer imprisoned and exiled.—
Christina Hioureas,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2026
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One of the company's most recognizable robots, Benji, has already led dance classes, delivered keynote addresses, been kicked out of a shopping mall, and built a social media following of more than 5,000 people.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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An angler competing in a walleye derby on Saskatchewan’s Montreal Lake was kicked out of the ice-fishing tournament Saturday after being accused of cheating.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Read out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/read%20out. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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