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
Litigation brought by five Maryland independents is also challenging the constitutionality of a primary system that shuts out the very voters who fund it.
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Terry Lierman, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2026
That shuts out about 70 percent of the middle class, not to mention all of those households who earn less than $53,000.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
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
Terry Lierman, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2026
That shuts out about 70 percent of the middle class, not to mention all of those households who earn less than $53,000.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
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
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Givens filed a court petition to issue a temporary restraining order against Dallas County commissioners from rewarding judges with a collective $500,000 in supplemental pay because the payment plan excludes her.—
Steve Pickett,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Senate Bill 26-115 excludes a number of convictions from automatically qualifying for the process — including first-degree murder — but allows for district attorneys to bring a petition for any prisoner at the prosecution’s discretion.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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The bill also bans administrative requirements like licensing, inspection, additional insurance thresholds, professional management mandates and conditional-use permits.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Although states can deploy their National Guard troops to support elections (many use National Guard members to help with state cybersecurity, for instance), federal law clearly bans the federal government from sending soldiers to polling places.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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For the landscaping team, this plan eliminates guesswork, minimizes mid-project changes, and keeps the entire process running smoothly.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Staying near your meeting location, conference venue, or in the city center saves time and eliminates the need for lengthy rideshares or rental cars.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Religion — Neutrality at risk The First Amendment bars the establishment of religion while protecting free exercise.—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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State law currently bars Illinois school boards from paying members.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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This helps your child learn to soothe themselves to sleep and prevents bedtime problems down the line.—
Barrie Gillies,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
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This layer prevents water, nutrients, and air from reaching the roots.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Shuts out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shuts%20out. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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