as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
local residents feel that they have been shut out of the debate for expanding the airport
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Recent Examples of shut out
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
After another defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, the Yankees have suffered three-straight shutout losses for the first time since 2016.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
PC Magazine, 18 June 2025
After Mets starter Griffin Canning tore his Achilles in the third inning, three relievers shut out the Braves over the final 6 1/3 innings of a 4-0 loss.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 27 June 2025
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Adjective
Left-hander Chris Sale, the 2024 NL Cy Young Award winner came one out shy of tossing a complete game shutout.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
After another defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, the Yankees have suffered three-straight shutout losses for the first time since 2016.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Noun
However, most smartphones have focus modes or other software tools that can temporarily shut out distractions while offering far more value.
—PC Magazine, 18 June 2025
After Mets starter Griffin Canning tore his Achilles in the third inning, three relievers shut out the Braves over the final 6 1/3 innings of a 4-0 loss.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut out
Verb
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In addition, revisions to the RAP plan would allow married borrowers to exclude their spouse’s income by filing separate tax returns – a significant change given that the prior version of the senate bill had excluded this language.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Fifteen participants figured out this predictive workaround on their own and were excluded from the remainder of the experiment.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Pair this brush with your blow-dryer to refresh a second-day blowout.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 June 2025
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The National Transportation Safety Board just issued a report on the mid-flight blowout of a door plug on a flight last year on which airline?—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
24 June 2025
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This year could be a washout for the stock market due to lofty tariffs, but 2026 could mark a return to new highs, according to the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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Rain is set to continue in the Northeast on Thursday as New York City, Boston and Buffalo can expect a washout as the late-season nor'easter moves north along the coast.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Shark fishing is banned on the pier, and while anglers can catch and harvest tiger sharks in federal waters, Florida state waters create a nine-mile, no-take protection area for the animals.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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France banned the sale of cigarettes to minors under 18 in 2009.—
Lisa Klaassen,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Drumming up another postseason push: After a sweep in LA, a fifth straight AL West title for the Astros seems inevitable.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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The Orioles completed a weekend sweep of Atlanta on Sunday.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
Noun
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There is nothing that forces a shake-up and introspection more than an Ashes whitewash, and England turned to one of the biggest figures in women’s cricket history after a woeful winter.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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After a couple of goalless draws and a laughable 10-0 whitewash, this is more like it: four goals, three red cards and a contest that rid the Club World Cup of its pre-season tour vibe.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Verb
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The Trump Administration had urged Canada to pause or eliminate the tax, which applies to any tech company making more than $15 million from Canadian internet users.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
30 June 2025
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However, Charlie demonstrates an unexpected capacity for lethal action, using his intelligence and computer skills to orchestrate elaborate and unconventional methods of eliminating his enemies.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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There’s no consensus on what could be causing the landslides, but possibilities include groundwater seeping out of the hillsides, beach erosion, over-irrigation by homeowners and heavy rainfall, according to the grand jury.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
21 June 2025
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In Guerrero, Costa Chica has suffered the greatest impact, with landslides and downed trees and poles, officials said.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
19 June 2025
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“Shut out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut%20out. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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