as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
another loss would rule them out of the tournament
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Recent Examples of rule out
The dietary findings also likely rule out other possibilities, such as that the cats were brought on the ship to serve as food for the sailors or were being raised for their fur.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2025
The Hill’s Al Weaver reports that GOP lawmakers acknowledge the president’s refusal to rule out the possibility that some of his levies could remain in place in the long term, coupled with his remarks on the possibility of a recession, constitutes a one-two punch that is spooking consumers.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 6 May 2025
Rutte didn't rule out eventual NATO membership for Ukraine.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
To be safe, also follow up with a healthcare provider to rule out any underlying medical conditions.
—Kayla Girgen, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2025
The Hill’s Al Weaver reports that GOP lawmakers acknowledge the president’s refusal to rule out the possibility that some of his levies could remain in place in the long term, coupled with his remarks on the possibility of a recession, constitutes a one-two punch that is spooking consumers.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 6 May 2025
Rutte didn't rule out eventual NATO membership for Ukraine.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
To be safe, also follow up with a healthcare provider to rule out any underlying medical conditions.
—Kayla Girgen, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rule out
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For now, the following three attractions are excluded: Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry Mine-Cart Madness Dragon Racer’s Rally Guests should note that the free Express Passes included with stays at select Universal Orlando resorts may not be used at Epic Universe.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Foreigners and slaves were generally excluded from the bounty, although there were exceptions.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
16 May 2025
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Braun signed an executive order in January banning DEI initiatives in state government.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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These ingested fluoride products are dispensed at safe doses by doctors and dentists to prevent tooth decay in children who are unable to get adequate fluoride doses from community water systems—something that may become more common as more states and cities remove or ban fluoride from their water.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
16 May 2025
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The 104-year-old home at 2000 Wharf Road has been barred from public access since 2011 in an effort to prevent vandalism, according to the city of Capitola.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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Israel has barred international media from entering or reporting from Gaza.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Otherwise, people could end up eliminating outperforming funds from the outset.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Donald Trump's campaign promise to eliminate taxes on overtime pay could finally be fulfilled as part of a sweeping bill presented by House Republicans on Monday and set to be taken on by the Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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His wife Pauletta says that very ire is a contributing factor to the shut out.—
Nathan Vinson,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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My favorite is this highly athletic number where Burr’s long-simmering jealousy and hatred toward Hamilton explodes after he’s shut out of a private dinner where Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison will decide where the nation’s capital will be established.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2025
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Stretching, massage, and proper posture are safer alternatives to neck manipulation that can help relieve or prevent neck pain and stiffness.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
12 May 2025
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The Aggies and Sooners were declared co-champions of the SEC Softball Tournament after rain prevented the game from being played in Athens, Ga., on Saturday.—
Lauren Merola,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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The agency also prohibited the simultaneous use of runways 15/33 and 4/22 when helicopters conducting urgent missions are operating near DCA.—
Alexandra Koch , Chad Pergram , Grady Trimble,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Hoffman previously sponsored legislation that prohibited state and local agencies from enacting vaccine mandates.—
Mary Hudetz,
ProPublica,
2 May 2025
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“Rule out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rule%20out. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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