as in excluding
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 shutting out
By tying its products together, the company made access to its vast ad demand contingent on the use of its other products, shutting out rivals and violating antitrust law, the judge determined.
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Julia Shapero, The Hill, 22 Sep. 2025
The two great rivals have now combined to win the last eight Grand Slam titles, effectively shutting out everyone else – including the great Novak Djokovic – from Slam contention.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Automakers are using advances in vehicle technology to monopolize the repair ecosystem, placing systems and data needed for repairs under lock and key and shutting out any competition.
—Dwayne Myers, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025
Theaters were shut down, shutting out the festivals with them.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
Julia Shapero, The Hill, 22 Sep. 2025
The two great rivals have now combined to win the last eight Grand Slam titles, effectively shutting out everyone else – including the great Novak Djokovic – from Slam contention.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Automakers are using advances in vehicle technology to monopolize the repair ecosystem, placing systems and data needed for repairs under lock and key and shutting out any competition.
—Dwayne Myers, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025
Theaters were shut down, shutting out the festivals with them.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutting out
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In the United States, retail investors are those with net worth under $1 million (excluding primary residence) and income under $200,000.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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About one in six parents reported delaying or skipping vaccines (excluding seasonal flu and COVID-19), often citing safety concerns or distrust.—
Suhail Bhat,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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While voting on the bill is unlikely, the provision banning software tools like virtual private networks, or VPNs, has caused concern over potential government overreach in tech spaces.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Upping the ante, Sultana swiftly introduced a bill banning landlords from serving as MPs.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Oct. 2025
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In 2011, the Wisconsin State Legislature altered the property tax levy formula limits, eliminating the 2% ceiling that local municipalities could draw from taxpayers in places where new construction couldn't justify a larger levy increase.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Corrections Department budget increases wages for corrections officers but also makes tens of millions of dollars in cuts by eliminating programs and administrative costs and funding for positions that have not been filled.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Last month, California won a court victory barring the Pentagon from using the California National Guard to crack down on anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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What to Know The case centers around Colorado counselor Kaley Chiles who challenged the state law barring conversion therapy for minors.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Snow said crews contained the flames to the refinery and were focusing on preventing the fire from spreading.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The White House insists the law protects taxpayers by preventing undocumented immigrants from getting government health benefits — but such individuals were already barred from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, exchanges.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Shutting out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutting%20out. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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