as in to shut out
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Recent Examples of read out
Look for the docents in Alder Canyon or the meeting room to hear a story read out loud.
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Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
Finally, optical systems read out tiny atomic changes and convert them into usable RF information.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
These cameras have fewer pixels (45 to 50MP), but sensors that read out fast enough for electronic flash sync, one of the few features missing from the a7R VI.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
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.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
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Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
Finally, optical systems read out tiny atomic changes and convert them into usable RF information.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
These cameras have fewer pixels (45 to 50MP), but sensors that read out fast enough for electronic flash sync, one of the few features missing from the a7R VI.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
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.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for read out
Verb
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Several Republican primaries are taking place Tuesday in South Dakota, where Democrats have been shut out of statewide office since 2015.—
Washington Post staff,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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But the mere prospect of Democrats being shut out of the November runoff was enough to guarantee such a scenario would never happen in this reliably blue state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
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If such an opportunity arises, producers would be well served by bringing this entire exceptional cast out east to perform it.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
7 June 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
Verb
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Instead, it was exiled after one season because of poor ratings.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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Any executive shopping Makar should be exiled to Ogallala.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Keep Mower Blades Sharp Sharp mower blades cut grass cleanly and swiftly, ensuring it is quickly kicked out from under the deck.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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Jordan got a kick out of watching Eric sound the siren, even though this wasn’t his first time.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Read out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/read%20out. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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