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
Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 July 2025
Josh Simpson and Tyler Phillips each tossed two shutout innings in relief.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
But that doesn’t mean the three will be shut out:
California got a conditional OK for a new playground next to a ballpark on Renslar Avenue.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 15 July 2025
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Adjective
Despite issuing five walks, Jim Lonborg pitched 7.2 shutout innings, and was picked up by Bill Short and Don McMahon, who recorded two outs apiece to finish off the soon-to-be champs.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 July 2025
Josh Simpson and Tyler Phillips each tossed two shutout innings in relief.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
Noun
In the Western Conference, Austin FC has been shut out nine times and sits eighth.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
But that doesn’t mean the three will be shut out:
California got a conditional OK for a new playground next to a ballpark on Renslar Avenue.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut out
Verb
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Thanks to the Senate parliamentarian, who disallowed a clause that excluded foreign students from the count, UChicago’s tax bill will likely be unchanged.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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That excludes Tetairoa McMillan, Jayden Higgins, and Kyle Williams from this list.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Oh, Hi! and the Pete Davidson-starring thriller The Home don't stand in the way, next week is going to be a good old fashioned Marvel vs. DC blowout at the box office.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
20 July 2025
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Some went all out with an overseas blowout, while others kept things low-key, surrounded by just immediate family at a favorite local place.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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Compared to the haze of Lollapalooza Day 1, the washout redux of NASCAR weekend and the action-alert heat that’s suffocated the city since June, Saturday afternoon in Grant Park was Chicago finally showing its best.—
Lily Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Aug. 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
Verb
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Schaumburg, for example, allows low-speed e-bikes on the same paths as traditional bikes, but Highland Park has banned some of those same bikes from its trails.—
Paulina Czupryna,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The bill also bans interest payments on stablecoins and imposes strict anti-money-laundering and sanctions compliance, with restrictions on executives with financial crime convictions.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The stop is part of a GOP tour of the state that began Monday in Fort Worth and meant to keep lit the Republican passion that fueled the landslide sweep of Texas by President-elect Donald Trump and GOP gains at the state and congressional levels.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Kentucky State Police arrested nearly 200 people and seized over $640,000 worth of drugs during a statewide sweep.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 July 2025
Noun
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With a professional tour record of 6–0 over Australian sides, the Lions now aim to secure a 3–0 series whitewash on Australian soil for the first time since 1974.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Liberal Ted Garcia is a slick political phony — a cartoonish whitewash of actual government authoritarians (Gavin Newsom, Gretchen Whitmer, Andrew Cuomo, etc.).—
Armond White,
National Review,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The brand eliminates harsh chemicals, uses glass and aluminum packaging, and ensures every formula is effective and environmentally respectful.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The winner secured the Western Conference’s eighth seed, the loser was eliminated.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
Noun
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But the race ended in a landslide: Media outlets called the race for Grijalva within minutes of early returns.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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In 2022, nearly 68% of voters approved the Environmental Bond Act — a landslide vote demanding investments in clean water, climate resilience, and environmental protection.—
Laura Shindell,
New York Daily News,
20 July 2025
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“Shut out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut%20out. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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