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another loss would rule them out of the tournament
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Recent Examples of ruled out
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
He was quickly ruled out for the team’s four-game trip and now for the remainder of the year.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Then the Nets got hit again Sunday afternoon, when Josh Minott and Jalen Wilson were ruled out.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Trump has not ruled out using ground troops in Iran.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Backup center Nikola Vucevic (fractured ring finger) was ruled out for the 12th consecutive game.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Clifford has been ruled out along with Drew Eubanks (thumb), De’Andre Hunter (eye), Zach LaVine (finger), Keegan Murray (ankle), Domantas Sabonis (knee), Isaiah Stevens (G League) and Russell Westbrook (foot).
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Billionaire developer Rick Caruso, who lost to Bass in the 2022 mayoral election, also ruled out another run last month after considering the possibility earlier in the year.
—City News Service, Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
But the lack of any equipment ruled out this possibility.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Injury update Heat guard Norman Powell was ruled out for a third consecutive game with an upper respiratory infection.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
He was quickly ruled out for the team’s four-game trip and now for the remainder of the year.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Then the Nets got hit again Sunday afternoon, when Josh Minott and Jalen Wilson were ruled out.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Trump has not ruled out using ground troops in Iran.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Backup center Nikola Vucevic (fractured ring finger) was ruled out for the 12th consecutive game.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Clifford has been ruled out along with Drew Eubanks (thumb), De’Andre Hunter (eye), Zach LaVine (finger), Keegan Murray (ankle), Domantas Sabonis (knee), Isaiah Stevens (G League) and Russell Westbrook (foot).
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Billionaire developer Rick Caruso, who lost to Bass in the 2022 mayoral election, also ruled out another run last month after considering the possibility earlier in the year.
—City News Service, Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
But the lack of any equipment ruled out this possibility.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruled out
Verb
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But fans online have panned the card for lacking top talent such as former two-division champion Jon Jones, who requested his release from the UFC immediately after being excluded from the White House show.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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To ensure the fairness and credibility of our readers’ poll, any votes originating from the same IP address that exceed 20 submissions will be excluded from the final tally.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Eco effort The resort has officially banned a long list of items with potential to harm the surrounding environment, from Styrofoam to plastic straws.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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In addition, Russia has been banned from participating in the contest since 2022 over its ongoing war against Ukraine.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mecklenburg County previously barred residents from renting out residential pools by the hour, an increasingly popular practice nationwide.—
Mary Ramsey
March 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Chee, Devastating Pyrotechnics owner, held a prior felony conviction involving a firearm, which barred him from holding a federal explosives license.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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But with Friday’s 131-113 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Bulls were officially eliminated from postseason contention, removing the last sliver of competition from the final two-week stretch of the season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford confirmed the bones are possibly several hundred years old, a finding that effectively eliminated suspicions that surfaced on social media, where many Richland County residents speculated the bones could be linked to a missing person’s cold case.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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This Promotion is void outside the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, and where prohibited.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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During the same legislative session, lawmakers banned gender-affirmation surgery in prisons and prohibited transgender health care for minors.—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On Sunday, police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the church, citing security concerns as Israel enforces a ban on gatherings in synagogues, churches and mosques during the ongoing war with Iran, which has brought missile strikes near holy sites.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Without its approval, countries face default and can effectively be prevented from accessing long- and short-term trade credit — credit that facilitates the uninterrupted flow of goods across borders, and can be compared to a country’s life blood.—
Sven van Mourik,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Ruled out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruled%20out. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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