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
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Minnesota staved off a shutout with Brady Denaburg’s 34-yard field goal at the end of third quarter.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
Jack Bantock, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
These were artists whose work was popular among Black audiences but largely shut out of white, mainstream art circles.
—Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
With the three Premier League stumbles and a grating 1-0 Champions League shutout to Galatasaray, Liverpool found itself with four uninterrupted losses for the first time since 2014.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Minnesota staved off a shutout with Brady Denaburg’s 34-yard field goal at the end of third quarter.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
Yet having been shut out by midtable flyers Gamba Osaka, who had been chasing an eighth victory in a row, hope remains for a bunched chasing pack that seems hellbent on ensuring a multi-team title race.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
These were artists whose work was popular among Black audiences but largely shut out of white, mainstream art circles.
—Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut out
Verb
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This excludes 2020, when the COVID-19 crisis forced theater closures for months.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Nov. 2025
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States excluded were Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Adebayo only scored four points and didn’t hit another three-pointer after his first-quarter eruption, but the Heat still cruised to a blowout win behind its balanced attack.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Weathering the team's quarterback crisis, Jefferson reached a boiling point on Thursday night during a blowout loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.—
Trevor Squire,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Market breadth was negative but not a washout, new 52-week highs were still well ahead of new lows.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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The storm also left people trapped in seven vehicles on nearby roads after overflowing creeks caused washouts, deputies said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The bill would ban tobacco for anyone born after January 1, 2009, and strengthen regulations on the sale of tobacco and vaping products.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even over-the-counter basics, like children’s Tylenol or chewable Pepto-Bismol, can be surprisingly hard to find abroad, especially in countries where pharmacies stock different formulations or ban certain medications altogether.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Floors would get a quick sweep with areas that required heavier foot traffic being more thoroughly cleaned and perhaps even mopped daily.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Sheila Chepkirui, the 2024 NYCM champion, wrapped up the Kenyan podium sweep of the women’s pro race.—
Bette Canter,
Sportico.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Dating to around 1250, the small church was built of boulders and has since been covered with whitewash.—
Katherine LaGrave,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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Visit the whitewash beacon and adjacent lightkeeper’s house located at the Southern end of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Monthly weekend drills for many reservists also have been canceled, eliminating a chunk of pay that can be several hundred dollars each month, military advocates said.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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City Council members approved last month cutting five employees, eliminating 15 vacant positions and other maneuvers to close a $3 million budget deficit.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Once again, Melissa will bring heavy rainfall that can quickly trigger flash flooding and landslides, along with damaging winds and dangerous storm surge.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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The slow-moving storm is poised to drop up to 30 inches of rain on Jamaica, increasing the risk of life-threatening flooding, landslides, and long-duration power outages.—
Sara Sneath,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Shut out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut%20out. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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