as in excludes
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 shuts out
The birthplace criterion also shuts out key figures of the Harlem Renaissance — including Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes and Louis Armstrong — who were born in the American South and moved to New York as part of the Great Migration.
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Northgate edges Case Grande in baseball semifinal, shuts out Salesian to advance to softball final.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Litigation brought by five Maryland independents is also challenging the constitutionality of a primary system that shuts out the very voters who fund it.
—Terry Lierman, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2026
Its dual processors and eight microphones power noise cancelation that shuts out nearly everything, while the 30mm drivers deliver balanced, detailed sound.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Northgate edges Case Grande in baseball semifinal, shuts out Salesian to advance to softball final.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Litigation brought by five Maryland independents is also challenging the constitutionality of a primary system that shuts out the very voters who fund it.
—Terry Lierman, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2026
Its dual processors and eight microphones power noise cancelation that shuts out nearly everything, while the 30mm drivers deliver balanced, detailed sound.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shuts out
Verb
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The exclusive, small club of presidents excludes only one.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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The deal excludes Toasted Snack Rolls, Sunshine Smoothie, sides, sweets and kids food items, according to the chain's website.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The suspect in that case, Leonard Holman, was charged under Blair’s Law, which bans celebratory gunfire in Missouri.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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In 2024, California rolled out legislation that bans the use of PFAS in a range of products, including textiles, juvenile products and food.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
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The Seleção victory eliminates Haiti from knockout play and gives coach Carlo Ancelotti a bit of breathing room after his draw to open the tournament earned him criticism.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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But unlike a dual-class listing that concentrates power and eliminates accountability, these models distribute power and build accountability in a way that is predictable for shareholders – exactly as public companies were initially designed.—
Mary Johnstone-Louis,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Aesha radios Nathan as much, and Nathan bars him from driving the Jet Ski.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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The Obama-era Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which requires presidents to submit agreements related to Iran’s nuclear program to Congress for approval, temporarily bars the president from waiving sanctions while lawmakers review.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
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Olah focuses on hair accessories also crafted from silk, which is not only beautiful but also prevents breakage and other hair damage due to the soft nature of the fabric.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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The court also ruled that the Civil Rights Act of 1960 prevents the federal government from demanding that states provide it with an unredacted statewide registration list.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Apple's iPhone 18 Pro launch in September strategically freezes out competing Android smartphones.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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“Shuts out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shuts%20out. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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